QUESTION: We often have electric power outages. I checked into installing a backup generator, but the cost is too high. Is there anything I can use to keep a lamp, m...
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture provided this report on the Dec. 8 Eighty Four livestock auction.
CATTLE 153 — (Compared with last week's sale, slaughter ...
It's been a busy year for 4-H in Butler County. Our youth members have been active in regional, state and national events throughout the year.
Following are the results ...
The election for the FSA county committee members to represent producers in Local Administrative Areas 1 and 5 was held Thursday with the following results.
Elected to a...
Farmland preservation programs in Butler County help preserve agricultural land through the purchase of development rights or conservation easements.
There are 35 farms ...
Application time, conditions key
For producers who don't have manure storage, these next few months can be down-right miserable, braving the elements nearly every day to ...
QUESTION: I should replace my windows to save energy, but with the bad economy, I just cannot afford more debt. Is installing insulating window shades or curtains a ...
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture provided this report on the Dec. 2 Mercer livestock auction.
CATTLE 154 — (Compared with last week's sale, slaughter cows ...
Rifle deer season starts today in Pa.
Today starts a two-week period many farmers and sportsmen have been waiting for since last year: deer season.
Young and not so young...
