Tag: farming
Panelists talk budgets, waste, tax reform
Each day at the Farm Science Review, a panel of 15 experts were questioned over a 20 minute period on some of the hottest farm management issues.
Taking a knee on farm policy
If the USDA's forecasts are right and the nation's politicians continue their feud, football players won't be the only ones on their knees in protest.
Beaver Co. offers easement for farmland preservation
The Beaver County Agricultural Land Preservation Board is accepting applications for the next round of agricultural conservation easements through Dec. 31.
Preventing combine fires
Dry corn and soybean fields have put farmers at greater risk of their combines catching on fire while harvesting crops.
Land is an invaluable resource
One truth remains. Land is, and always will be, an incredibly valuable resource.
How to decide when to sell cull cows
Cull cow value is determined by supply and demand, carcass quality, and percentage of lean meat yield per carcass.
Determine how many replacement heifers you need
Knowing your cost of production and need for replacements can help determine how many heifers you need on the operation.
Women are naturals at farming
Over the years, though far too slow in coming, women have been increasingly recognized for operating successful farms and ag-businesses.
Former Pa. Ag Secretary wins dairy service award
Samuel E. Hayes, Jr. received the Obie Snider Award at the 54th All-American Dairy Show.
Hand sewing grain sacks during harvest
Before there was a way to haul loose grain, it was sacked out of the threshing machine.
