The 2011 edition of the Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention is set for Feb. 1 to 3 at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center in Hershey.
In addition to the conv...
Last week, I shared a list of evening pesticide update meeting dates to be held at the Butler Extension Office in February.
For those who prefer a daytime session or a t...
The Mercer Livestock Auction provided the following report on the Jan. 11 livestock auction.
Commercial bulls, 60. to to 75.; commercial steers, 87. to 105.; commercial...
No Crops Day will be available
It’s a new year, and if you hold a private pesticide applicator’s license, you will have received a notice from the Pennsylvania Department...
The Mercer Livestock Auction provided the following report on the Dec. 28 livestock auction.
Commercial bulls, 46.50 to 66.50; commercial cows, 30. to 68.50; slaughter ...
Dairy Today checks profits
We all know that the dairy industry is big business in Butler County and throughout Pennsylvania.
The following information was provided to the...
A series of six, 30-minute television programs developed by the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau and produced by the Pennsylvania Cable Network (PCN) that explores Pennsylvania'...
Honey production would drop
DETROIT — An effort to fight an invasive plant with insects that eat it has drawn opposition from beekeepers who worry it will leave them with...
Federal standards set for plumbing fixtures
WASHINGTON — Congress on Friday sent President Barack Obama a bill that would significantly reduce exposures to lead in drinki...
