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Fewer wheat acres could boost prices
The lowest projected winter wheat plantings in 30 years could give some lift to wheat prices by summer harvest.
Farm boys always know where their dad is
When you’re looking for dad, ask your farm boy.
The strong survive and succeed
“Anyone who reaches the heights of his ambition never had an ambition.” — Arthur Hertzler, M.D., 1938 Part I The advancement of a civilization can be chronicled through personal stories of the study of medicine. For those among us who feel our current day may be tough sledding, a simple reminder of grittier days can
Mercer County Dairy Princess crowned
By CAROL ANN GREGG Farm and Dairy correspondent MERCER, Pa. — After much deliberation, judges selected Lena Aiken as 2009-10 Mercer County Dairy Princess. She is the daughter of Dave and Carol Aiken, New Wilmington. The alternates, both from the Grove City area, are Alisha Henry, daughter of Alan and Beverly Henry and Elizabeth Weber,
Shipping delays pile on more harvesting woes
Shipping grain across the country is proving to be a difficulty for some farmers as trains are not able to haul enough and the barges on the Mississippi River have also been a source of frustration.
Branding iron debacle
Columnist Bryce Angell writes about a memorable experience with new technology – an electric branding iron.
Decision affirms NRCS must obey its own rules
A determination by the director of USDA’s National Appeals Division admonishes the Natural Resources Conservation Service for failing to obey its own rules.
How to help Monarch butterflies survive migration
Help migrating Monarch butterflies by adding nectar-producing plants to your landscape, providing a steady supply of nectar all summer and into fall.
Pa. finally approves appropriation
Penn State Agricultural Research and CooperativeExtension dollars held up for three months.
