2012
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Biomass Energy and Pennsylvania’s Forests
December 27, 2012
- The idea of generating energy from biomass or biological material, particularly the byproducts of tree harvesting and thinning is receiving increased attention as an alternative and renewable energy resource to help reduce an over-reliance on imported oil.
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Penn State DairyCents Mobile App Now Available for Android Devices
November 29, 2012
- The Penn State Extension Dairy Team’s mobile app DairyCents is now available for download on Android devices. DairyCents has been available since August on iTunes and has over 600 registered users to date.
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Pennsylvania Farm Bureau Priorities Included in Reauthorization of Federal Transportation Laws
July 31, 2012
- (Camp Hill) – Key changes to regulations affecting the operation of farm trucks shepherded by Pennsylvania Farm Bureau (PFB) have been included in legislation signed by President Obama that reauthorizes federal highway and transportation funding through 2014.
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Are All Calories Equal?
July 20, 2012
- When trying to lose or maintain weight, most people will decide a certain number of calories they will eat each day to reach their goal. Does it matter how much of these calories come from fat, protein, or carbohydrates? If 1600 calories daily is the amount you need to lose weight, should you lose the same amount of weight no matter what kind of diet you are on? This article will answer these questions and describe the results of a recent study published on this topic.
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TOMATO LEAF ROLL
July 17, 2012
- Q: The leaves on my tomato plant are curling upward. I’ve never seen this before. What’s happening to my plant?
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Summer Lawn Care
July 3, 2012
- When it comes to maintaining summer lawns, a little laziness is a good thing. “The spring recipe for lawn care is to fertilize, mow up to twice a week and treat for weeds, but you should back off on all those practices during the summer,” says Pete Landschoot, turfgrass specialist for Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences.
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Pa. Preservation Board protects nearly 2,400 acres of farmland
July 2, 2012
- HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Agricultural Land Preservation Board protected 2,389 additional acres on 28 farms from development through the state’s nationally recognized farmland preservation program.
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Safety Tips for Grilling and Campfires
June 6, 2012
- Every year Americans look forward to summer vacations, camping, family reunions, picnics, and the Fourth of July. Summertime, however, also brings fires and injuries due to outdoor cooking and recreational fires. Annually, there are almost 3,800 Americans injured by gas or charcoal grill fires. (Source: CPSC)
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Beware of Hot Hay — Marvin Hall, Penn State Forage Specialist
June 4, 2012
- This time of year, farmers often know the hay they are baling is wetter than they’d like, but they are taking a chance, hoping to save a better-quality product versus letting the rain cause the crop to deteriorate in the field. Unfortunately, moist hay can quickly become hot hay which can ignite through spontaneous combustion.
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Restoration of the American Chestnut
May 4, 2012
- On Thursday, May 10th at the Cumberland Woodland Owners’ Association meeting, Dave Armstrong with PA Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation (PA-TACF) will give a presentation on the restoration of the American chestnut.
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Growing Potatoes in the Garden
May 4, 2012
- Potatoes are a very easy vegetable to grow. They are categorized as early season, mid-season, and late season, ready for harvest in 60, 80, and 90 days respectively.
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Tree Planting Tips
April 20, 2012
- Let’s say you want to plant a tree this spring. Perhaps the beauty of spring-flowering trees has inspired you, or perhaps you need to replace a tree damaged by the Halloween snow last fall. But do you know the right way to plant a tree?
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Soil Testing FAQs
March 8, 2012
- Now that spring is in the air, many people have been stopping in to the Extension office to purchase a soil test kit. Here are answers to some frequently-asked questions about soil testing.
