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Sunshine and Shadows on the Farm [Opinion]
1+ week, 4+ day ago (1001+ words) A row of cheerful Zinnia flowers with blue skies in the background. It seems so impossible. When the first yellow streak flew by the house early one morning last mid-week, our quiet breakfast was suddenly interrupted by the Farmer and…...
What Are Farmers Supposed to Do About Ag Plastics Disposal?
2+ week, 21+ hour ago (1455+ words) Smoke, possibly from plastic burning, is seen in Lancaster County in July 2026. Black smoke in a rural area often means someone is burning plastic. Given the legal issues, along with toxicity and possible drift onto neighboring properties, it raises a…...
Why Do Covered Bridges Have Roofs?
2+ week, 2+ day ago (231+ words) Covered bridges may embody a bit of nostalgia, but their roofs had a very practical purpose. By protecting the wooden structure underneath from rain and snow, the roof helped keep the bridge from rotting and dramatically extended its life. Without…...
Reconsider ‘Progress’ at the Expense of Farmland [Opinion]
2+ week, 5+ day ago (408+ words) Evening clouds frame the setting sun above a broad expanse of farmland Lancaster County, Pa. Today we see numerous articles printed and see the destruction of historic buildings and farmland for more housing and retail stores. This is done at…...
Tree Farm Program Helps Private Landowners Manage Forests
3+ week, 1+ day ago (1169+ words) (From left): John Cain, Matt Benedict and Leroy Benedict split wood. Pennsylvania’s nearly 80-year-old Tree Farm Program helps private forestland owners manage their property and may now help them cash in on carbon sequestration. Timber industry leaders established a national…...
Susquehanna Waldorf School Garden Cultivates Produce and Life Skills
3+ week, 1+ day ago (1027+ words) Teacher Tabea Steinbeisser-Fitz, right, gives her garden helpers a cooling spray off on a hot day at the Suquehanna Waldorf School garden in Marietta, Pa. MARIETTA, Pa. — At Susquehanna Waldorf School, each teacher brings a personal interest to inform their…...
El Nino to Bring Warmer, Wetter Fall Ahead for Farmers
3+ week, 3+ day ago (628+ words) Farmers harvest cauliflower and toss them onto a wagon along Kurtz Road in New Holland on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025. El Nino in the Pacific Ocean could lead to milder temperatures and higher rainfall during this year’s harvest season in Pennsylvania. Kyle…...
No Exploding Cows: Composting Animals the Right Way
3+ week, 6+ day ago (901+ words) Penn State Extension educator Craig Williams explains mortality composting to Ag Progress Days visitors on Aug. 13, 2026. ROCK SPRINGS, Pa. — There’s no need to make a stink when composting dead livestock or poultry. Just make sure to use plenty of carbon…...