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OSU Extension plans women in ag webinar for Feb. 2
The next Women in Ag Wednesday Webinar will focus on identifying and controlling invasive species in the fence row and woodland edge on Feb. 7.
The ‘beet’ goes on and into the future
Julie Geiss shares the tradition of pickled beets in her family and reviews some of the health benefits.
Earthworms: Blessing or curse?
Over the last 200 years, northern temperate forests in the U.S. have been invaded by numerous earthworm species native to Europe and Asia.
Camelina crop may save the day for northwest Pa. farmers, landowners
WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa. — A rather low-budget, low-input crop may be a boon to northwest Pennsylvania farmers. Camelina sativa, an oilseed from the Brassica family, is a valuable crop for biofuel production. Already in production in Crawford County, with a demanding market in place nearby, camelina is poised to be a real moneymaker. Spread the
The future: Food, fuel, feed or price
Drop a pebble in the ag policy pond and the resulting ripples seem to rush over many farmers’ self-interest.
New fruit pest threatens Pa. growers
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Grapes, berries and tree fruit may be threatened if a new pest makes its way into Pennsylvania this year, Penn State researchers say. The Spotted Wing Drosophila is a small vinegar fly with the potential to damage many tree fruit crops such as cherries, plums, peaches, some apple varieties and Asian
Fairy diddles are nocturnal, but very common
I gently poked the nest until I saw some movement. Suddenly two big black eyes stared back at me. It was a flying squirrel.
Do mosquitos matter: Is genetic research a good or bad thing?
A powerful new gene-editing tool called CRISPR/Cas9 is big news in the animal and plant agriculture world.
Ask FSA Andy about new CRP Grasslands
USDA will offer a new Conservation Reserve Program Grasslands practice for small-scale livestock grazing operations. This opportunity will close Dec. 16.
Ellsworth Acres helps women recovering from addiction, through agriculture
Ellsworth Acres has three acres of earth that are rich and fertile. The air is fresh and clean. It’s a place where you can heal and grow, and tell your addiction story. Erin Helms started Ellsworth Acres when she noticed that addiction recovery services did not address the person as a whole.
