BISMARCK, N.D. — Outgoing U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer said he leaves Washington, D.C., with a sense of accomplishment and no regrets — and no plans to run for ...
How important is forestry in Butler County?
The timber and forest products industry is one of the largest manufacturing sectors in the state employing more than 80,000 w...
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture provided this report on the Jan. 26 Eighty Four livestock auction.
CATTLE 157 —
Steers — Select 1-2, one, 1330 lbs., ...
Sediment is erosion made up of soil and other materials transported through water.
Sediment is the No. 1 pollutant by volume in Butler County streams. Sediment kills aqu...
California farm fields turn to dust
MENDOTA, Calif. — Consumers may pay more for spring lettuce and summer melons in grocery stores across the country now that California...
Freeze takes toll on equipment
The extended cold spell we have been experiencing is something we have not had for a few years.
Oftentimes, this severe cold weather prompt...
QUESTION: I am in the market for a room humidifier, but I do not know which type is best for my home. Can using one really cut my heat bills even though evaporating ...
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has provided this report on the Jan. 20 Mercer livestock auction.
CATTLE 85 —
Steers — Choice 1-3, 1185-1575 lbs., 80...
Two beginning beekeeping seminars sponsored by Penn State Cooperative Extension and the beekeeping organizations of Beaver Valley, Armstrong-Indiana, Northwest Pennsylva...
Harold W. Foertsch of Jefferson Township Butler County was elected chairperson for the Butler/Beaver/Allegheny County FSA Committee at its recent reorganization meeting....
