Our society and the agricultural community have been through many changes over the years, but the goals of the county fairs remain consistent today … providing a family ...
Joe Ponessa, who spent 25 years as a housing, indoor environment and health specialist at Rutgers Cooperative Extension, responded to a recent column about mold testing....
Stream bank fencing is a simple, cost-effective way for farmers to improve water quality in the streams flowing through their properties.
Installing fences and crossings...
The Mercer Livestock Auction provided the following report on the Tuesday livestock auction.
Commercial bulls, $120. to 141.; commercial cows, 100. to 120.; feeder steer...
Take precautions, avoid wind-borne pollinating plants
Amanda Tedrow loves to garden, but she has a problem. It’s a common one that many people who share her passion for p...
The Pennsylvania No-Till Alliance will be hosting a soil health field day July 31 on Fabin Brothers Farms at 231 Bethel Church Road, Indiana.
The event will be hosted by...
The Mercer Livestock Auction provided the following report on Tuesday’s livestock auction.
Commercial cows, $110. to 125.; feeder heifers, 102.50 to 185.; feeder bulls, ...
Have you thought about growing your own garden produce or purchasing fruits or vegetables from a local farm this summer?
What about finding a pick-your-own fruit and/or...
Date different in other areas
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Butler-Beaver-Allegheny County Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director CED Luke Fritz reminds agr...
FRANKLIN TWP — Here are some of the first place winners at the Big Butler Fair, that closes this weekend.
Olivia Blatt, Butler, American Fuzzy Lop Solid Sr. Buck; Americ...