Yearly Archives: 2018
Penn State assembles task force to combat spotted lanternfly
The impact of the spotted lanternfly has prompted a group of university, regulatory and agricultural industry representatives to fight the looming threat.
How to ensure safety and security of pesticides
Safety and security of pesticides are the responsibility of the applicator from the time he or she takes possession of the chemicals until they are used.
My farm bill
Farmers must tell lawmakers how their operations have benefitted from farm bill programs so that the 2018 bill reflects the needs of American farmers.
USDA to relocate two agencies outside of Washington
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the Economic Research Service and National Institute of Food and Agriculture will be relocated outside the capitol.
What does it mean to reassign oil and gas lease rights?
Do you have an oil and gas lease with Chesapeake? Should you give consent to new leaseholder? Find out what's in your best interest moving forward.
Interactive exhibits on healthy habits, cooking
Cooking demonstrations, food preservation lessons, first-aid safety tips and more will take place in the Family Room at Ag Progress Days, Aug. 14-16.
The Noah Cox Grooming Pavilion debuts
The Noah Cox Grooming Pavilion made its debut at the Athens County Fair, paying tribute to Noah, a teen who died in a tractor accident May 31, 2017.
Cruising Alaska with the Ackerts
Larry and Beth Ackert from Danville, Ohio, took the Farm and Dairy newspaper with them while they cruised around Alaska July 7-19.
Milk carton ‘sell-by’ dates may soon be more precise
The “sell-by” dates on milk cartons may soon become more meaningful and accurate. Find out how researchers are advancing prediction techniques.
Ag Progress Days tours offer look at GrowSafe cattle feeding system
A tour during Ag Progress Days will offer a firsthand look at the Livestock Evaluation Center’s newly installed GrowSafe Feed Intake System.
