The Emerald Ash Bore is an exotic beetle from Asia that was discovered in July 2002 feeding on ash trees in southeastern Michigan. Larvae feed in the cambium between the...
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has provided this report on the Nov. 28 Mercer Livestock Auction.
CATTLE 172 —
Steers — Choice 1-3, 1200-1550 lbs., 8...
Every year, it seems the tick identification laboratory in Penn State's entomology department receives more submissions from residents around the state than the year bef...
Fall is typically harvest season for corn and soybean producers, although this year it seems we did not have very many good fall harvest days; maybe one or two good days...
Windows are quite secure
QUESTION: I want to replace some old single-pane, first-floor windows with glass-block windows for security. Are they as efficient as other n...
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has provided this report on the Nov. 20 New Wilmington Livestock Auction.
CATTLE 222 — Steers — Choice 1-3, few, 12...
NEW WILMINGTON, Nov. 17 — The auction sold 16 loads of hay, three loads of straw, two loads of ear corn and one load of oats.
Mixed hay, 85.-130.; timothy, 130.-140.; st...
Thompsons also honored
Mary Zacherl of Clinton Township won the Bullshipper Award Nov. 13 during the annual Farm-City Banquet held at Butler County Community College.
Th...
QUESTION: I am getting rid of wall-to-wall carpeting because of the kids' allergies. I want to replace it with hardwood floors. Will hardwood insulate as well as the...
NEW WILMINGTON, Nov. 10 — The auction sold 14 loads of hay, one load of straw, two loads of ear corn and four loads of oats.
Alfalfa, 140.-145.; mixed hay, 115.-170.; ti...
