agriculture

The McKean County Conservation District (MCCD) spent the last two weeks celebrating Arbor Day by sponsoring the My Growing Tree program. With the assi...

SMETHPORT — The second round of blight grant applications are being accepted through the McKean County Act 152 Blight Demolition program. Applications...

Conservation districts were created in Pennsylvania in 1945 in response to the dust bowl of the 1930s to improve soil and water conservation. County g...

KANE — Want to help wildlife? Members of the Upland Bird Hunt and Allegheny chapters of the Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS) will plant shrub seedlings for...

UNIVERSITY PARK — With warmer weather, it’s not only humans becoming more active. There are many pests that could be affecting forests in the next few...

We all know the importance of clean water and healthy soil to keep our families fed. Did you know that your local county conservation district is work...

Beer Barn Golf League — Week 1 Kevin Moyer and Steve Moyer (13) vs Tom Salada and Dan Skoken (7) Rob Mitchell and CJ Mackey (12.5) vs Mike Hannon and ...

With new discoveries and technologies developing at lightning speed, our fast-paced world is becoming increasingly interdependent. What happens in one...

The Bradford City Water Authority is learning of a problem with theft within its system. At Wednesday’s meeting, the board received an update from Joh...

HARRISBURG — However contradictory the term “squatter’s rights” may sound, it is a growing concern that’s prompted lawmakers to seek additional protec...

I’m an 81-year-old, seventh-generation farmer working with my son T. Richard on a multigenerational grain and hay farm in Somerset County, Pennsylvani...

EARTH DAY: Today is the 54th Earth Day — but shouldn’t every day be one where we’re mindful of the planet where we live? We checked https://www.almana...

CAMP HILL — Pennsylvania farmers are returning to their fields for spring planting, which means that drivers should be alert for large farm equipment ...

Spotted lanternfly killing season is about to begin. The invasive species is set to return to Western Pennsylvania later this summer, but as eggs begi...

UNIVERSITY PARK — Communities are sustainable and equitable when residents play a meaningful role in the deliberations, discussions, decision-making a...

I’ve always been fascinated by whitetail deer. They’re one of the most beautiful game animals as well as one of the tastiest. Nevertheless, my favorit...

State Rep. Scott Conklin, D-Centre, recently broke the charging port in his cell phone. (We won’t ask him how.) But when the manufacturer told him the...

HARRISBURG — A push continues to end Pennsylvania’s restriction on Sunday hunting but as sportsmen find conditional support among farmers, there remai...

Bradford City Department of Public Works and the city Tree Board were back in action this week, planting more trees with funding from TreePennsylvania...

For the Pennsylvania State Grange, April holds special significance as it marks Grange Month, a time to celebrate our storied history, notable achieve...