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Finding beauty in the shadow of loss
Judith Sutherland reminds us to be grateful for what you had, even in the sorrowful shadow of great loss.
AgroAtlas shows world agriculture at a glance
AgroAtlas, an interactive Russian/English website, shows the geographic distributions of 100 crops; 640 species of crop diseases, pests, and weeds; and 560 wild crop relatives growing in Russia and neighboring countries.
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
Disregard robins when looking for signs of spring
When I was a kid, one of the things I learned on television was that, “It’s not nice to fool Mother Nature.” Apparently, however, it’s OK for Mother Nature to fool me. Blue skies, sunshine and temperatures in the 50s put a smile on my face March 2 and 3. Robins, bluebirds, cardinals, chickadees and
Presenting The 2006 Cookbook
It’s here! Farm and Dairy’s latest cookbook is ready to ship. After some procrastination on my part and with lots of assistance from our staff – the new book – Made from Back O’ the Box – is the 11th edition in our cookbook series.
How to divide pastures for better performance
The essential principles are to avoid overgrazing the grass plant and to provide a rest period that allows the plant to regrow to a target grazing height.
USDA funds dairy apprenticeship program
The Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship combines of full-time, paid, on-the-job training, with instruction, culminating in a Journey Dairy Grazier certification.
Solace is in helping to alleviate others’ suffering
Columnist Judith Sutherland reminds us this week that if you look hard enough, you’ll find many things to be grateful for.
Pa. feeder calf pool auction ups prices for small producers
Calves consigned to the pool are vaccinated, weaned, wormed, and graded. They are then sorted into lots, and sold in late September. Consignment forms are due.
Farm and Food File: Christmas joy in the gymnasium
A month ago I enjoyed a church dinner in the gymnasium of the grade school I attended 50 years ago. Back then, the gym sparkled with newness because, like the school itself, it was brand new, finished just weeks before I reported to the first grade as an equally new student.
