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Farmers take care: Drifting herbicides can cause unintended consequences
Farmers should take extra precautions so drifting herbicides do not create unintended consequences on neighboring fields and farms, according to agricultural researchers.
Pennsylvania preserves more than 2,100 acres of farmland statewide
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania’s Agricultural Land Preservation Board recently safeguarded 2,138 additional acres on 22 farms against development through the state’s nationally renowned farmland preservation program. Locations The board preserved farms in Adams, Bedford, Berks, Bucks, Chester, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Montgomery, Northampton, Susquehanna, Union and Washington counties Since the program began in 1988, state,
Carroll County: 75 more landowners file suit against Chesapeake for unfair lease practice
CARROLLTON, Ohio — A lawsuit representing 75 landowners and 3,000 acres of land in Carroll County has been filed against Chesapeake Exploration for unfair lease practices. The lawsuit was filed by Attys. Lee Plakas, Gary Corroto and Josh O’Farrell of the Canton law firm of Tzangas Plakas Mannos and Raies Ltd. It was filed March
Hemlock-killing insect found in 3 Michigan counties
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Agriculture recently confirmed small infestations of the hemlock woolly adelgid at sites in Emmet, Macomb and Ottawa counties. “Nursery operators, landscapers and homeowners should never accept hemlock from quarantined areas, and never accept hemlock without proper certification,” said Ken Rauscher, MDA Pesticide and Plant Pest Management Division director.
The secret life of garden soil
CORVALLIS, Ore. — Soil is alive. Much more than a prop to hold up your plants, healthy soil is a jungle of voracious creatures eating and pooping and reproducing their way toward soil fertility. A single teaspoon (1 gram) of rich garden soil can hold up to 1 billion bacteria, several yards of fungal filaments,
FSA Andy for Feb. 4
Hi, Again! It is that time of year again to update everyone with some old information. The following are some reminders that will help you stay in compliance with program regulations throughout the year. Payment limitation requirements. USDA payments are subject to producer eligibility and payment limitation provisions. After applicable forms have been filed to
Study gives clearer picture of how land-use changes affect U.S. climate
Land-use effects more than where people live, it is also impacting temperature.
Don’t miss the chance for broadband in southern Ohio
Editor: Like many of your readers I live in the countryside, out of reach of modern broadband and barely in range of cellular service. I, for one, would like to see that situation improved. The problem is that the population and income densities where I live are just too low for the major telecom companies
Test well water annually, especially if you have children, to make sure it’s safe
BETHESDA, Md. — Private well water should be tested yearly, and in some cases more often, according to new guidance offered by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Researchers at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, part of the National Institutes of Health, took a lead role in working with the academy to develop these
Learn to manage small-farm manure issues with help from panel of experts
MANHATTAN, Kan. — The term “small farm” can bring to mind anything from a couple of horses on several acres to a family dairy or feedlot. All small farms that raise livestock share the common challenge to properly manage manure with limited time and money. Extension specialists from across the United States will share information
