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Carroll County native honored for his research and teaching at Penn State
Penn State meat scientist wins national award for his teaching.
Feeding methods and efficiency can vary widely at each farm
It has been a challenge to feed livestock this winter due to missed cuttings last year. However, producers can reduce wastage with these tips.
Farmers earn 11.9 cents out of each Thanksgiving food dollar
For every dollar Americans spend on their Thanksgiving dinner this year, farmers and ranchers will earn approximately 11.9 cents.
Farmers reach 50 million-acre mark in voluntary USDA conservation program
USDA Celebrates success of four year-old Conservation Stewardship Program.
Co-firing biomass with coal can help Pennsylvania reach energy goal
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Blending biomass into the coal stream that feeds electricity-generation plants offers the opportunity to reduce harmful emissions and create a market for renewable fuel, according to a biomass-energy expert in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences. And Pennsylvania power-plant operators have a big incentive for co-firing coal with biomass they buy
Gas dispute pits Butler County residents against each other
Since early 2014, Middlesex Township officials and residents have tangled over the prospect of increased gas development in the area, which is about 35 miles north of Pittsburgh. In May, the conflict hit the courts.
Opportunity in an orchard
Dan Simmons runs Peace Valley Orchards with the help of his siblings, Paul Simmons and Carol Day.
FSA Andy: Low-interest loans can teach youth financial responsibility
The Farm Service Agency has Youth Loans available. These loans can be up to $5,000 and the youth must be age 10 through 20.
Mechanical thinning increases fruit size, reduces labor for producers
BIGLERVILLE, Pa. — Hand thinning is a necessary but costly management practice in peach and organic apple production. Mechanical devices designed to help with thinning have been developed, but none has proven highly effective and capable of completely replacing hand thinning. J.R. Schupp and a team of researchers from the Department of Horticulture at Pennsylvania
Issue 2 rally: Ohio farmers can no longer just ‘preach to the choir’
ASHLAND, Ohio — Farmers from Ashland County and across Ohio are preparing themselves and their friends for a “yes” vote on Ohio’s Issue 2, which will be before voters during the Nov. 3 general election. On Oct. 8, a group of farmers, lawmakers and representatives from the area gathered at Ashland High School to rally
