Producers who are concerned about crop production losses for 2008 will have until Sept. 16 to buy disaster coverage for their crop.
This will give producers the opportun...
QUESTION: I want to use solar energy to cook some foods, such as steaming rice, veggies, etc. because my kitchen gets very hot. Is this feasible? Can I buy a solar c...
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has provided this report on the Aug. 25 New Wilmington livestock auction.
CATTLE 290 — (Compared with last week's sale, sl...
Architect gives presentation to council
ZELIENOPLE — The borough is on the verge of adopting a master plan for both its community park and pool facilities with visions of...
Attendance at Iowa fair tops 1 million
I recently attended the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines while on vacation. Attendance topped 1 million this year, setting a record.
G...
Conservation can be simple
QUESTION: I am trying to be environmentally conscious and save some money. I thought I could reduce water usage by recycling greywater for ...
NEW WILMINGTON — The Aug. 15 auction sold 17 loads of hay, one load of straw and one load of ear corn.
Alfalfa, 165.-310.; mixed hay, 135.-225.; straw, 125.; ear corn, 1...
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture provided this report on the Aug. 18 Eighty Four livestock auction.
CATTLE 234 — (Compared with last week's sale, slaughter...
Government OKs additional imports
NEW ORLEANS — Southern sugar farmers, struggling with rising fuel and production costs, say the federal government's decision to allow m...
Some farmers not eligible
Enrollment is now under way for the Direct and Counter-cyclical Payment Program, with an enrollment deadline of Sept. 30.
DCP is available on fa...
