Tag: Pennsylvania
Perdue soybean plant doubles Pa.’s processing capacity
The Lancaster County plant will create 35 local jobs and hundreds more in the state's supply and distribution chain for agricultural products.
US organic sales up to $7.6 billion
The 2016 Certified Organic Survey revealed that U.S. farms produced and sold $7.6 billion in certified organic commodities, up 23 percent.
Butler Farm Show market livestock sale results
4-H and FFA members received strong support at this year's Butler Farm Show market livestock sale, including a new record bid for the grand champion goat.
Snowshoe hares differ from Yukon to Pennsylvania
Snowshoe hares in Pennsylvania show adaptations in fur color and characteristics, behavior and metabolism, to survive in less wintry conditions.
Mercer County 4-H Roundup results
Check out the auction results from this year's Mercer County 4-H Roundup.
Fire kills Pennsylvania dairy herd
More than 120 head of dairy cattle were lost in a tragic fire that the owners believe was caused by lightning.
Kreider Farms honors Native American burial site
Kreider Farms helped honor an 18th-century Native American couple that lived and were buried on its property more than two centuries ago.
Pa. investigates amusement rides in wake of Ohio State Fair tragedy
Pennsylvania agriculture department suspends operations, investigates inspection history of rides similar to the one that malfunctioned at the Ohio State Fair July 26, killing one rider.
Agriculture hub in SW Pennsylvania
Appalachian Regional Commission delivers investment for new jobs, infrastructure and sustainable food sources.
Poultry exhibits return to Pennsylvania fairs
For the second consecutive year, poultry exhibits will again be part of Pennsylvania's 109 county and community fairs in 2017.
