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Unlock the mystery of Beaver Township rock
Inquisitive minds wonder who carved “The Rock” of South Beaver Township and why they completed the arduous task. Julie Geiss weighs in on local folklore.
Forage establishment success can be accomplished in late summer
The next few weeks provide an opportunity for seeding forages.
What they don’t tell you at graduation is what will matter most in life
For nearly four decades, my career path has found roots in the educational system. As a “baby boomer,” I have observed changing attitudes of the generations of students I have taught. With each, I have attempted to discover teaching methods that addressed the “so what” moment with an “aha” response. The graduation season is upon
For the bay: Conewago Creek may hold key for cleaning up Chesapeake
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — As Pennsylvania streams go, Conewago Creek in Dauphin, Lebanon and Lancaster counties is really nothing special. But it could hold the key to cleaning up the Chesapeake Bay. Draining a rural, agriculture-dominated watershed of about 53 square miles and providing a water supply for the Elizabethtown area, the Conewago empties into
Yearbook awakens memories of small town life
Sometimes, the smallest contribution pays big dividends. This past Saturday my hometown held its annual homecoming festivities. Though it was hotter than blue blazes, I just had to venture down the hill to the park to be a part of the day. After chatting with friends and family, I went to see what was being
Volunteer corn threatens efficiency of modified varieties against pests
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Bt could stand for “big trouble” in the years ahead if farmers aren’t careful in their use of biotech corn, said a
Historic homes to open for tour in Jefferson County
Step back in time and stroll the streets of historic Mt. Pleasant, Ohio, a National Historic Landmark District, on Aug. 3 and 4 during the historical society’s annual tour.
Stark Co. farmer Ben Klick embraces technology, new challenges
Klick has farming in his blood. He is part of a farm family that’s in its fifth generation. According to Klick, farming is a business, and everyone should be open to the entrepreneurial side. In the meantime, he is giving voice to a new generation.
Bill and Melinda Gates’ foothold on farmland
Alan Guebert digs into the motives behind Bill and Melinda Gates’ foothold on farmland as they now own 242,000 acres of farmland worth over $690 million.
Implementing teff grass into your forage system
Teff grass originates from Ethiopia. It is a warm-season annual grass that can be used for hay, silage, or pasture.
