Moisture level is key to best quality feed
Optimum weather conditions have dried out fields so that corn silage producers have begun harvest.
Most dairy farms will harv...
The Mercer Livestock Auction provided the following report on Tuesday’s livestock auction.
Commercial bulls, up to $93.50; commercial cows, up to 84.; commercial steers,...
Watch your mouth around your unborn child — he or she could be listening in. Babies can pick up language skills while they’re still in the womb, Finnish researchers say....
Grapes can cut timber value
A common plant found in the forested areas of Western Pennsylvania is the wild grapevine. These grapevines can be beneficial in the forest env...
It probably comes as no surprise that when it comes to lawn care, most of us are motivated by a desire to keep up with the Joneses.
What may be surprising is that the Jo...
SCHAGHTICOKE, N.Y. — Justine and Brian Denison say they adhere to all the growing practices required for organic certification, yet if they label their beans and tomatoe...
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...
