Tag: Pennsylvania
USGS: Report shows some naturally occurring methane in Sullivan County water
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. —Two of 20 randomly selected and tested household wells used for drinking water in Sullivan County, Pa., produced groundwater with elevated...
Shale boom: Pa. leading the way in May
Harrison County led with the number of permits issued. A total of 16 permits were issued during May.
Lawrence County eagle placed back in nest
Pennsylvania Game Commission personnel successfully placed a young bald eagle back in its nest in western Pennsylvania May 24
Chesapeake sells eastern Pa. Marcellus shale properties
Southwestern Energy Company is buying natural gas properties located in Pennsylvania prospective for the Marcellus Shale from Chesapeake Energy Corporation.
Pa. adds 18 farms, 1,493 acres to preservation program
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania’s Agricultural Land Preservation Board recently protected 1,493 additional acres on 18 farms in 12 counties from development through the state’s...
Pennsylvania transportation: Law changes may save farmers grief when moving from...
The changes in law will affect the transportation of farm implements and exempt farm trucks, trailers, and multipurpose agricultural vehicles from registration.
Utica and Marcellus shale: Chesapeake isn’t the only drilling company on...
All of the permits issued during February in Carroll County were to Chesapeake Exploration LLC. Find out what other counties and drillers were issued permits.
Chemsweep to be conducted in Butler County
BUTLER, Pa. -- For many, crop management includes the use of a variety of crop protection products that help to control weeds, insects, and...
Pa. Holstein Association honors Horace Backus, Roy Simpson, Wayne Harpster
Pa. Holstein Association members salute Horace Backus; honor breeders Roy Simpson and Wayne Harpster.
Pa. preserves more farmland
HARRISBURG —Pennsylvania’s Agricultural Land Preservation Board recently safeguarded 1,445 additional acres on 21 farms through the state’s nationally renowned farmland preservation program.
The board preserved...
