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USDA to collect vegetable data in northeastern US

HARRISBURG — In the coming months, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will conduct the Vegetable Grower Inquiry Survey. The agency plans to collect data from vegetable growers across the United States, including over three thousand in the Northeastern Region. NASS conducts this vegetable survey once per year to obtain the final acreage, production, and value of sales for fresh and processed vegetables. NASS will compile and analyze the survey data and publish the results in a series of USDA reports, including the Annual ...

Ag Tour teaches an education for a lifetime

REEDSVILLE — While the Mifflin County Third Grade Ag Tour might be scheduled for one day each school year, Lily Savitts considers the lessons learned to be something that she will keep with her for a lifetime. That's why the Mifflin County High School 11th-grader believes it's so important ...

Juniata FFA Officers attend JC Farm Bureau fall meeting

MIFFLINTOWN — Juniata FFA Officers Wyatt Shellenberger, Reed Painter, Charles Telfer and Gretchen Dessin attended the Juniata County Farm Bureau fall meeting at the Walker Grange on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024. The Juniata FFA officer team created harvest bags to thank local farmers and farm ...

PA Preferred directly supports local Pennsylvania farmers

My name is Blaine Imes and I have been a Juniata County Dairy Ambassador for nine years. As part of the Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program, dairy ambassadors are responsible for promoting the nutritional value and benefits of dairy foods. We also share the importance of dairy farms and dairy ...

Theme announced for 2025 PA Farm Show

HARRISBURG — The theme for the 2025 Pennsylvania Farm Show has been announced. The theme, “Powering Pennsylvania,” was announced recently by Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger. The Farm Show will run Saturday, Jan. 4 to Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025 at the PA Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, 2300 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg.

Extension to offer ‘Swine Health Short Course’

UNIVERSITY PARK — Swine diseases and herd health are critical topics in pig farming, impacting animal welfare, productivity and the economic viability of swine operations, according to organizers of an upcoming Penn State Extension webinar, "Swine Health Short Course," which will occur Nov. 14 from 8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This program is designed for pig producers, local veterinarians and other animal health workers. Effective management of herd health involves understanding, preventing and controlling various swine diseases, organizers noted. Instructors will share updates on ...