Now is the time to take soil test samples for 2005 farming operations. Soil conditions in the fall are ideal for taking samples. Soil sample results will be back in time...
In case you haven't heard, October is National Toilet Repair Month. Did you know that toilet flushing accounts for 38 percent of household water use and that a leaking t...
Air can escape from old doors
QUESTION: I saw some attractive garage doors at a home show. My old one does not have windows for light nor does it seal well. My kids do pr...
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has provided this report on the Oct. 12 Mercer Livestock Auction.
CATTLE 246
Steers
Holstein steers
Heifers
Cows
Breakers 75-8...
ALBANY, Ga. - Southeastern farmers lost at least 750,000 bales of cotton worth $205 million to Hurricanes Charley, Frances and Ivan, and losses are still being tallied f...
The good weather of late has advanced crop maturity to the point that harvest is in full swing on many farms. Corn and soybeans are the principle crops being harvested. ...
Youths compete at Jr. Dairy Show
Fifteen Butler County 4-H members braved the remnants of Hurricane Ivan to participate in the 2004 Pennsylvania Junior Dairy Show held at...
Expert gives tips on bloom choice
No plant is more associated with autumn than the chrysanthemum, which most people call "mums." Instant fall gardens are sprouting on doo...
Aluminum and wood work well
QUESTION: I want to add an efficient sunroom kit on the south side of my house. I am not handy with tools, so a kit would be best. What design...
Zoo inspector Peter Saborowski feeds the little crane "Atilla" in a zoo in Duisburg, western Germany, on Wednesday. The rare little Chinese bird is just 10 days old and ...
