July 28, 2017 Pa. peaches in high demand due to southern shortage BIGLERVILLE, Pa. — A shortage of peaches in several top producing states could mean juicier prices for Pennsylvania growers. “When things aren’t going so well down south, it tends to... READ MORE
July 27, 2017THE BUZZ ... Native pollinators create buzz The effects of wildflower plots on farmer's apple crop were immediate READ MORE
July 26, 2017GOING NUTS ... New system improves peanut drying Sensor network monitors temperatures and humidity levels, improving drying READ MORE
July 25, 2017MAKING BEER ... Barley, beer, Budweiser Anheuser Busch celebrates its relationship with barley growers READ MORE
July 20, 2017COTTON CONCERNS ... Struggling cotton farmers seek help 2 dozen senators have asked Trump to help stabilize the cotton industry READ MORE
July 19, 2017RESEARCH FUNDING ... Investment in pest, beneficial species research 21 grants totaling $7.6 million awarded for pest, beneficial species research READ MORE
July 16, 2017RATES ANNOUNCED ... USDA loan rates for 2017-crop peanuts The rates take effect Aug. 1, 2017, the beginning of the peanut crop year READ MORE
June 26, 2017GOING NUTS ... National Peanut Board to set direction Quarterly board meeting planned for July 19 and 20, 2017 in Florida READ MORE
June 25, 2017PEST MANAGEMENT ... Bagging peaches protects from insects Technique protects the fruit from devastating brown rot, marauding insects READ MORE
June 21, 2017GOING NUTS ... Nat'l Peanut Board expands research $1.4 million in research grants awarded to study key peanut issues READ MORE