Lancaster Farming

07/08/2024

Life is pretty sweet for Ava Stutzman, an 18-year-old from Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, whose award-winning bakes have been nationally recognized.

Life is pretty sweet for Ava Stutzman, an 18-year-old from South Lebanon Township, whose award-winning bakes have been nationally recognized.

07/08/2024

Managing heat stress in dairy cattle involves balancing heat gain and loss through shade, air exchange, and evaporative cooling, ensuring cow health and productivity.

07/08/2024

Pennsylvania could be in for more hot, dry weather this summer.

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, could be in for more hot, dry weather this summer, with moisture coming from downpours rather than sustained rain.

07/07/2024

Some routine gardening tasks can actually harm your plants if it's too hot outside. Here's what you can do to protect your garden and yourself during the dog days of summer.

Some routine gardening tasks can actually harm your plants if it's too hot outside. Here's what you can do to protect your garden and yourself during the dog days of

07/07/2024

Let's break down God's first and second commandments, the first telling us to put God first and the second warning us not to worship false idols.

07/06/2024

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, many auctioneers are changing their approach from in-person to online auctions.

07/06/2024

Lancaster County filmmaker Mary Haverstick plans to move an entire barn a quarter of a mile from its original location to it's new location on her property.

07/05/2024

Near perfect weather conditions have kept combines in the fields for the wheat harvest across much of Pennsylvania, making both producers and buyers happy.

07/05/2024

Mushroom farm workers say good pay, family-friendly scheduling and respectful treatment would encourage them to stay in their jobs.

07/05/2024

Pack goats and showmen must carry bags filled with items that could be necessary on a hike, like a first aid kit. Then they must complete an obstacle course.

07/04/2024

Want to have fresh tomatoes by the Fourth of July? One variety can help with that.

07/04/2024

Wishing everyone a safe and fun 4th of July!

07/03/2024

Less than a week after the Pennsylvania House passed a bill package lifting a ban on Sunday hunting, the state senate passed its own bill giving the green light to hunting on Sundays.

Less than a week after the Pennsylvania House passed a bill package lifting a ban on Sunday hunting, the state senate passed its own bill giving the green light to

07/03/2024

BREAKING: Empire Farm Days has cancelled its 2024 event.

Empire Farm Days, the long-running farm show in New York, has cancelled its 2024 event.

07/03/2024

Get the latest on John Deere finding a CTO, New Holland embracing autonomous tractors, Massey Ferguson’s Rural Lifestyle network expanding to rural Pennsylvania and more.

07/03/2024

USDA has announced its plans to modernize the Federal Milk Marketing Order system based on a marathon hearing of industry proposals.

07/02/2024

A lack of processors has compelled some hunters to consider butchering their own deer, and a Penn State Extension workshop will teach them how to do it.

07/02/2024

Scorching summer temps are not only hard on crops and livestock, but those working on farms as well. To help your farmer stay cool in intense heat, consider the following tips.

Scorching summer temps are not only hard on crops and livestock, but those working on farms as well. To help your farmer stay cool in this intense heat, consider the

07/02/2024

Small organic dairy farmers are being challenged by lackluster demand, big farms and big companies, according to an industry pioneer.

Small organic dairy producers need to get more savvy about educating customers to stay in business, says Organic Valley's founder.

07/01/2024

Hay producers across Pennsylvania enjoyed a productive start to the season, but challenges are surfacing as the second cutting gets underway.

07/01/2024

Daniel Dotterer left Pennsylvania to build a career in Hollywood, but now, he's back and trying to change the industry with augmented reality tech that could lessen the veterinarian shortage.

07/01/2024

This year's Fourth of July cookout will cost Americans 5% more than last year.

06/30/2024

Fireflies don't just put on a pretty show, they're also pollinators that are good to have in your garden. Here's what you can do to attract fireflies to your backyard.

06/30/2024

Jesus tells us that two commandments fulfill all of the Law, and the Law refers to the Ten Commandments.

Background Text: Deuteronomy 5

06/29/2024

The state department of agriculture is a catchall agency, one of those offices that gets assigned responsibilities that don’t seem to fit anywhere else.

06/29/2024

Summer sunsets look even better from the tractor cab. 🎴

This photo was featured in our 2024 Lancaster Farming calendar. Do you have the perfect summer shot to feature in 2025? Submit your photos at lanc.farm/LFCalendar!

06/29/2024

Retail sales of unpasteurized milk are now legal in the Mountain State, though rules have yet to be fleshed out.

06/28/2024

Pennsylvania lawmakers gathered June 27 at the state Capitol to fete the hard work of dairy farmers and pledge support for the industry.

06/28/2024

Small-scale European farmers say the protests are easily misunderstood and ended up achieving little for them.

06/28/2024

Beloved summer staple sweet corn is maturing early this year, well ahead of its usual Fourth of July deadline.