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Bringing Penn State to Pa. Farm Show
The Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences will have exhibits at the Pennsylvania Farm Show from Jan. 6-13 in Harrisburg.
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.
Things to be thankful for …
A good friend’s father had a quadruple bypass two weeks ago. It’s been a stressful, uncertain time for their family, but his health outlook is strong.
How The Cookie Crumbles
Cookies aren’t going away anytime soon since they are firmly baked into our culture. According to one food historian, “[They] mean mother, and milk, and tea.
Start clipping coupons: Farm Bureau report says dollar not going very far
WASHINGTON – Retail food prices at the supermarket increased slightly in the second quarter of 2007, according to the latest
Which seeds should I start indoors?
Find out which types of garden seeds should be started indoors and which ones should be directly sown after the last frost.
Traditional ways under threat: African farming know-how is fading
MASSAVASSE, Mozambique – In this typical farming community in southern Mozambique, farmer after farmer speaks of favorite local seed varieties lost to flood and drought, and of family life torn apart by the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
How to choose repellents to control garden pests
If you’re frustrated with the damage that insects and wildlife do to your garden, consider buying repellents or making repellents at home with simple ingredients.
Farmers in El Salvador benefit from high-value crops, modern techniques
OPICO, El Salvador – In 1989, Gilberto Mancia left war-torn El Salvador to work in the United States building and repairing air conditioning units.
Lasagna gardening: A tantalizing technique
The word “lasagna” brings mouth-watering thoughts of baked pasta noodles layered in tomato sauce, fresh garlic, meat, and melted cheese. But in the world of gardening and composting, “lasagna gardening” is far from tasty. It gets its name from the layers created on Mother Nature’s giant sheet pan.
