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 ...
Twelve Butler County 4-H members participated in the 2010 Pennsylvania Junior Dairy Show held recently at the State Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg. 4-H and FFA members ...
The Mercer Livestock Auction provided the following report on the Oct. 1 feeder cattle auction.
Group black steers, 620 lbs., to 685 lbs., 92.50 to 100.; group black hei...
RALEIGH, N.C. — You might call them the Honey Police — beekeepers and honey producers ready to comb through North Carolina to nab unscrupulous sellers of sweet-but-bogus...
Oct. 13 session is for most producers
The Natural Resources Conservation Service will hold an informational meeting from 10 a.m. to noon and from 6 to 7 p.m. Oct. 13 at t...
The Mercer Livestock Auction provided the following report on the Sept. 28 auction.
Commercial bulls, $48.50 to 70.; commercial cows 20. to 52.50; fat steers, 60. to 93....
The Butler County Farm Bureau will hold its annual fall meeting at 7 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Unionville Grange, Benbrook Road.
The agenda includes election of directors, appr...
A Perry County man survived a combine rollover late last fall.
He was working into the evening on a steep hill on his 220-acre farm when the combine tipped over.
Accordi...
The Mercer Livestock Auction provided the following report on the Sept. 21 auction.
Commercial bulls, $50. to 79.; commercial cows, 13. to 57.; fat steers, 79.50 to 92.;...
