Tag: farms
Management information can be gleaned from milk production records
A good start on having a profitable dairy farm is a high milk price; however, the fundamental need is astute management of the cows,...
Pennsylvania adds 14 new farms in 12 counties to preservation program
More than 459,000 acres on 4,243 farms saved since 1988.
USDA: Natural selenium good for sheep
WASHINGTON — A more cost-effective, longer-lasting selenium supplement for livestock may soon be available, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture scientist. Animals as...
Dairy producers gather to learn about drug residues in meat and...
SALEM, Ohio — It’s more important than ever to prevent residues from showing up in the milk or meat production coming from your farm....
Shale impact fee could be a possibility in Ohio, too
COLUMBUS — Drilling in the Marcellus shale is not new in Pennsylvania and it took some time to get an impact fee passed, so...
Pennsylvania counties look to Marcellus shale impact fee for funding
According to the legislation, 60 percent of the money generated will stay at the local level, going to counties and municipalities with wells.
Northwest Pa. Grazing Conference set March 22
CLARION, Pa. — Farmers can learn how to improve the health of both their soil and their cattle at the 15th annual Northwest...
Cooper Farms installs wind power for cooked meats location in western...
VAN WERT, Ohio — Cooper Farms Cooked Meats has joined the wind-power movement, recently installing two 1.5 megawatt wind turbines. Power needs The turbines,...
Ohio Pork Congress honors standouts
COLUMBUS — The 2012 Ohio Pork Congress held in Columbus Feb. 7-8 honored Ohio’s pork industry standouts. The event showcased the latest trends and...
Harrison Co. court rules against Chesapeake based on lease language
CADIZ, Ohio — A 1959 lease is at the root of a lawsuit in Harrison County against Chesapeake Exploration.A decision was handed down Jan....
