The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service will host an evening pasture walk at Dawson Dibbern’s farm, 215 Euclid Road, Butler, from 6 p.m. until dusk on Sept. 13.
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During the past two weeks, the warm and dry weather patterns have provided an excellent opportunity for hay making.
Hopefully, most hay producers were able to take advan...
The Mercer Livestock Auction provided the following report from Tuesday:
Heavy commercial bulls, heavy weight, $90. to $102.50, and medium weight, 85. to 99.; commercial...
Cover crops recommended
As we move into making corn silage, now is a good time to perform late-season cornstalk nitrate tests.
This test, available from Penn State, will...
State 4-H president eager to work
For the second consecutive year, a Butler County 4-H member joined the Pennsylvania State 4-H Council.
This year, Madeline McEachin, 19,...
Reassessment, taxes discussed
SLIPPERY ROCK — The Butler County Farm Bureau held a forum during which legislation regarding agriculture was discussed Friday at Stuchal Fa...
The Mercer Livestock Auction provided the following report from Tuesday:
Commercial cows, high grades, 75. to 81., core sales, 65. to 74.50, and lower grades, 55. to 64....
The State Conservation Commission began accepting applications for REAP, the state tax credit program, on Aug. 1 for completed projects and on Aug. 15 for proposals.
Ta...
Offer education, entertainment
Our society and the agricultural community have been through many changes over the past years, but the goals of the county fairs remain con...
The Mercer Livestock Auction provided the following report from Tuesday:
Heavy commercial bulls, heavy weight, $100. to $116.; commercial cows, high grades, 72. to 76.50...
