Number of farmers using computers rises
It’s no surprise that producers are steadily adopting new technologies on the farm, like GPS systems, yield monitors and other hel...
Penn State Extension in Butler County is now accepting applications for the Penn State Master Gardener Program.
Master gardeners are volunteers who support Penn State Ex...
The Mercer Livestock Auction provided the following report on the Tuesday livestock auction.
Commercial bulls, $82. to 102.; commercial cows, up to 83.; commercial steer...
Erosion on farm lanes and access roads can be a major problem where constant traffic prohibits vegetation from taking hold.
Compounded with long slope lengths, signific...
The Mercer Livestock Auction provided the following report on the Aug. 13 auction.
Commercial bulls, $ 85. to 110.; commercial cows, up to 79.; commercial steers, up to ...
The Mercer Livestock Auction provided the following report on the Tuesday livestock auction.
Commercial bulls, $90. to 96.50; commercial cows, up to 81.; commercial stee...
Plant garden in straw bales
Bad soil? Not enough soil? Maybe even no soil?
Skip the ground and try planting fruits and vegetables in straw bales instead, suggests Joel Ka...
WAITSFIELD, Vt. — Some Vermont farmers want to plant hemp now that the state has a law setting up rules to grow the plant, a cousin of marijuana.
But federal law forbids...
Pennsylvania farmers who want to use best management practices or purchase on-farm conservation equipment can now apply for tax credits through the Resource Enhancement ...
Members help with programs
The election of agricultural producers to Farm Service Agency county committees is important to all farmers and ranchers.
It is crucial that ev...
