We were deep in conversation about the tremendous impact that deadly hurricanes have had on this country when Morris' wife Carol handed us a leaflet reminding us that Se...
QUESTION: I saw some do-it-yourself window film at my home center store. Some looked almost clear while others were darkly tinted. Will applying these reduce the hea...
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has provided this report on the Aug. 30 Mercer Livestock Auction.
CATTLE
286
Steers
Holstein steers
Heifers
Cows
Bulls
Feeder ...
NEW WILMINGTON, Aug. 26 (PDA) - The auction sold 10 loads of hay, two loads of straw, one load of ear corn and one load of oats.
Mixed hay, 50.-135.; timothy, 85.-97.50;...
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 a...
As the summer winds down, an estimate of what is in the field is very important to help in planning marketing of the crop or purchase of additional feed. A fairly simple...
QUESTION: We live in a 72-year-old stone-and-stucco house. We had termite treatment performed seven years ago, and annual inspection failed to uncover new infestations. ...
QUESTION: I want to buy or build a solar cooker to keep my kitchen cooler. I might be silly, but I also want one in case of a terrorist attack or emergency. Can I make o...
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has provided this report on the Aug. 22 New Wilmington Livestock Auction.
CATTLE 153
Steers
Heifers
Cows
Bulls
Feeder cattle
H...
NEW WILMINGTON, Aug. 19 (PDA) - The auction sold 13 loads of hay, one load of ear corn and two loads of oats.
Timothy, 75.-82.50; ear corn, 70.; oats, 1.50-2.25.
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