Friday, November 6, 2015 Farm Financial Management Course kicks off in Slippery Rock By: Michelle Kowalewski, Penn State Extension Educator, Susquehanna County This week Penn State Extension Educators kicked off…
Thursday, November 5, 2015 "Mandatory" social media platforms for agricultural businesses By Dr Kathy Kelley, Professor of Horticultural Marketing and Business Management, and Dana Ollendyke, Extension Associate Through an internet…
Pesticides are indispensable tools in agriculture, designed to protect crops from the adverse effects of pests, diseases, and weeds. Proper classification of these chemicals, particularly by their mode of action…
Thursday, October 1, 2015 What Is Your Business's Customer Service Philosophy? by Juliette Enfield, Penn State Extension Educator, Warren County Although we give and receive customer service almost every day,…
Nitrogen is a critical nutrient for plant growth and is often the most limiting nutrient in agricultural systems. Organic fertilizers such as manure, compost, and other organic amendments are valuable…
Soil nutrient extraction methods are essential for laboratories to determine the amount of nutrients available for crop uptake, guiding effective fertilization strategies and ensuring optimal crop yields. The adequate soil…
Precision agriculture has transformed farming practices by integrating advanced technologies to optimize crop production and resource management. While the benefits of precision farming are evident, many growers and agronomists face…
The four climate champions were awarded the 2024 Local Adaptation Champions Awards for their innovative adaptation initiatives empowering communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis. Four winners of the 2024 Local Adaptation Champions Awards, organised by…
It is early morning at Sirongo Beach, one of the many fish landing sites dotting the shores of Lake Victoria. The sun peeks over the lake’s horizon, casting golden reflections…
The World Food Prize Foundation has launched a search for the latest agricultural breakthroughs with a new global competition, “Innovate for Impact Challenge,” The Challenge is aimed at identifying and…
Biodiversity underpins agriculture, sustaining productivity, resilience and long-term viability. Representing the variety of life on Earth, biodiversity encompasses species of plants, animals and microorganisms, along with their genetic differences and…
A new hub launched at the COP29 climate talks will provide a one-stop-shop for solutions to help the livestock sector in developing countries meet rising demand for animal-source foods while…