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...
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...
