Tag: Pennsylvania
Manchester Farms Pennsylvania farm spans 213 years
Historic western Pa. farm fighting to survive, surrounded by longwall mining.
‘Meat glue’ issue involves wide misunderstanding, expert contends
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The sticking point when it comes to the current furor over the use of products given the unappetizing name “meat...
Applications now available for Pa. conservation tax credit program
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania farmers who want to install best management practices or purchase on-farm conservation equipment can access applications for tax credits...
Marcellus and Utica shale: May appears to be busy month for...
The photo is a shot of Washington County, Pennsylvania. A compressor station that services several Marcellus shale wells is located near the rear of some farms.
USDA makes changes to Ohio River Basin and Chesapeake Bay CREP
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania recently finalized changes to the provisions of the Ohio River Basin Conservation Reserve Enhancement Programs (CREP) administered by the Farm Service Agency (FSA).
USDA issues order: Five county FSA offices to close in...
The USDA issued this map of the offices that will be closing.
N.Y., Pennsylvania renew water use agreement
Pennsylvania has signed a one-year renewal of an agreement governing the management of water in the Delaware River. The flexible flow management program was also signed by Delaware, New Jersey, New York and New York City.
Vilsack: Ag research and education key to prosperity and security
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Investment in agricultural research doesn’t benefit just the 2 percent of the population involved in farming. It’s a matter of...
Test before they drill that shale well
Pre-drill water quality data demonstrates the importance of private water supply testing
Northwest Pa. soil health workshop slated for May 23 near Lucinda,...
LUCINDA, Pa. — Learn how to profit by improving the health of your soil and crops at the Soil Health Workshop May 23....
