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Tour slated on Saturday Another summer has come and gone. The kids are back in school and there is a touch of autumn in the air. Time passes much too quickly! With that i...

SEATTLE — The infection is as grim as it sounds: “Zombie bees” have a parasite that causes them to fly at night and lurch around erratically until they die. Experts say...

Producers contacting the FSA office recently have been concerned about input (production) costs for 2013. In particular, fertilizer costs have producers concerned. Avera...

The Mercer Livestock Auction provided the following report on the Sept. 19 livestock auction. Commercial cows, $52. to 86., few lower; commercial steers, 11 prime, 119. ...

Preventing foodborne illness in a food establishment is the focus of the ServSafe Training Course to be presented by the Penn State Extension on Oct. 4 and 11 from 9 a.m...

Current prices makes practice more important Grain harvest is not too far away and with current prices, steps to protect grain from insect infestation and preserve grain...

The Mercer Livestock Auction provided the following report on the Sept. 11 livestock auction. Commercial bulls, $69. to 96.; commercial cows, 51. to 77., some lower; com...

4-H is alive and well in Butler County and this year we are celebrating the 100th anniversary of 4-H in Pennsylvania. In recognition of this milestone, an anniversary di...

Moisture level very important Corn silage harvest is well under way throughout the area, depending upon the location of the farm. Farms in areas that were experiencing s...

INDIANAPOLIS — Jake Booher, a member of the Laurel Future Farmers of Amercia chapter, will compete for national recognition in a career development event at October’s 85...