Butler County 4-H member Luke McEachin of West Sunbury holds his goat, Skittles, for one of the residents of Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center to pet during th...
Cover crops and soil health are the latest buzzwords in the farming community, but research and profitability have proven these two topics have a big impact on no-till f...
The Mercer Livestock Auction provided the following report on the June 11 livestock auction.
Commercial bulls, $87. to 109.; commercial cows, up to 81.; commercial steer...
It’s been a rough start to the growing season but hopefully all of the home gardeners have gotten through the frost and are busy maintaining their gardens in anticipatio...
Consider some of these useful tips outside your home to prevent pollution, conserve resources and save money. The following are some ideas for your lawn and garden.
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The Mercer Livestock Auction provided the following report on Tuesday’s livestock auction.
Commercial bulls, $84. to 96.; commercial cows, up to 82.; commercial steers, ...
The Mercer Livestock Auction provided the following report on the May 21 livestock auction.
Commercial bulls, $91.50 to 114.; commercial cows, 70. to 79.50, core; commer...
A clean, safe water supply is important for everyone.
In Butler County and other rural areas of Pennsylvania, many homeowners depend on private water supplies for their ...
WASHINGTON — The organic food industry is gaining influence on Capitol Hill, prompted by its entry into traditional farm states and by increasing consumer demand.
Tensio...
Now that crops are getting planted, it is important for producers to remember that June 15 is the final day to report planted acres of spring seeded oats, barley, tritic...
