The Western Pennsylvania Vegetable and Berry Grower's Seminar is scheduled for 8 a.m. Nov. 16 at the Butler Days Inn.
As always, the meeting features excellent local and...
The Mercer Livestock Auction provided the following report on the Oct. 26 livestock auction. Very active.
Commercial bulls, $55. to 68.50; commercial cows, 30. to 62.; s...
Raising beef cattle is a good way to utilize farm acreage but it takes more than just buying some cattle and turning them out to graze.
Perfect for the beginner and a gr...
Man, 85, hailed as visionary
MODESTO, Calif. — Enjoyed a crisp white peach or a juicy plum this past summer?
Chances are that 85-year-old Floyd Zaiger was behind them in ...
When planning what type of tree to plant, remember to look up and down to determine where the tree should be situated in relation to overhead and underground utilities.
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Farmers are harvesting corn and soybeans for storage over winter. Listed below are points to remember to help prepare grain for storage while maintaining its quality.
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The Mercer Livestock Auction provided the following report on the Oct. 19 feeder cattle auction.
Commercial bulls, $45. to 65.; commercial cows, 13.50 to 54.25; fat stee...
The Mercer Livestock Auction provided the following report on the Oct. 12 feeder cattle auction.
Commercial bulls, $47. to 74.; commercial cows, 30. to 56.; fat steers, ...
Now is the time to take soil test samples for 2011 farming operations.
Soil conditions in the fall are ideal for taking samples. Soil sample results will be back in time...
Not so perfect pumpkins gain favor
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — After decades of trying to grow perfect, round, orange pumpkins, farmers have found many people believe nothing says ...
