YAKIMA, Wash. — Five straight years of record crops aren’t dimming Northwest cherry growers’ predictions for 2007, as more acreage comes into production and volume conti...
Finding it early is best defense
Multiflora rose is a problem on many farms throughout Pennsylvania. Originally introduced as a living fence for wildlife habitat, this we...
What goes in must come out. That statement is true for all farm animals including horses. Nutrient management, as it applies to disposal of manure, is a concern for all ...
Glazing key to efficiency
QUESTION: I want more natural lighting with fewer lamps to save electricity, so I want to install skylights in several rooms. What are the m...
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has provided this report on the May 7 New Wilmington Livestock Auction.
CATTLE 146 — (Compared with last week's sale, slau...
A team of students from Seneca Valley High School won the Envirothon held May 1 at Jennings Environmental Education Center. Twenty-two high school teams participated.
Th...
WASHINGTON — Federal officials on Friday placed a hold on 20 million chickens raised for market in several states because their feed was mixed with pet food containing a...
To help provide the tools and strategies needed by municipal officials, community based conservation organizations and activist citizens, the Penn State Cooperative Exte...
QUESTION: I want to extend the swimming season several months by heating our pool water, but I don't want to use so much energy needlessly. Are solar systems effecti...
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has provided this report on the May 1 Mercer Livestock Auction.
CATTLE 226 —
Steers — High choice and prime 2-3, few,...
