Yearly Archives: 2013
Keeping pets safe when preparing household for cold weather
Cold weather is here and it's time to winterize the car, pull out the space heaters, and thwart invading rodents. For pet owners, however, these common seasonal activities should be approached with caution because of the potential hazards for pets.
NRCS certifying farmland preservation easement organizations to speed process
Certification gets conservation easements on the ground faster.
Pa. Farm Bureau honors Richard Pallman and Richard Mains
Richard Pallman of Lackawanna County and Cumberland County farmer Richard Mains received two of Pa. Farm Bureau's top awards.
LETTER: Dairy exports a bright spot for milk producers
One out of every seven loads of milk is exported — that is one day every week that the total U.S. milk production is exported.
Farm bill by 2014? Maybe … maybe not
New farm bill clear as mud as Congress breaks for recess.
Buck and antlerless gun seasons open Nov. 25
West Virginia's traditional antlered (buck) firearm season begins Nov. 25, according to Curtis I. Taylor, Chief of the Wildlife Resources Section of the Division of Natural Resources.
Parking could limit electric vehicle use
Will electric vehicles replace gasoline vehicles? Not with our current parking infrastructure, said Carnegie Mellon researchers.
Producers told to anticipate payment reductions due to mandated sequester
USDA's Farm Service Agency is reminding farmers and ranchers who participate in FSA programs to plan accordingly in FY2014 for automatic spending reductions known as sequestration.
Search for what makes a tasty tomato
Tomatoes are a $2 billion crop in the U.S., but a common complaint is that the varieties in supermarkets often lack the flavor of locally grown varieties.
To improve flavor, breeders need to know more about the types of tomatoes that hold the greatest potential for enhancing taste.
Get answers to swine breeding problems
This troubleshooting and management guide contains extensive information and support for pork producers, including more than 1,000 fact sheets and references.
