Tom Venesky
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Rollins Directs Dairy Checkoff to End Environmental and Social Spending (opens the original)
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When it comes to using dairy checkoff dollars to fund environmental and social initiatives, Andy Bollinger would rather the money be used for its original purpose. USDA is trying to do just that with a directive from Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins, issued Sept. 17, for the checkoff to refocus its funds on research and promotion activities. Bollinger, who co-manages Meadow Spring Farm in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, said heâs in favor of steering the checkoff back to its original intent and tha
East Coast Beef Producers Face Fallout From JBS Plant Change (opens the original)
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More than a month after JBS stopped all harvesting and slaughtering operations at the companyâs plant in Souderton, Pennsylvania, producers claim the move has reduced competition among buyers, dropped the bottom line on price and significantly shrunk profit margins. Seth Hershey, who operates Hershey Springs Farm, a feedlot operation in Lancaster County, said the loss of JBS has left the East Coast with just one major slaughtering facility â Cargill in Wyalusing, Pennsylvania. At the time of
East Coast Beef Producers Face Fallout From JBS Plant Closure (opens the original)
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More than a month after JBS stopped all harvesting and slaughtering operations at the companyâs plant in Souderton, Pennsylvania, producers claim the move has reduced competition among buyers, dropped the bottom line on price and significantly shrunk profit margins. Seth Hershey, who operates Hershey Springs Farm, a feedlot operation in Lancaster County, said the loss of JBS has left the East Coast with just one major slaughtering facility â Cargill in Wyalusing, Pennsylvania. At the time of
John Deere Rolls Out New AI Assistant and More Ag Equipment News (opens the original)
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JCB is expanding its compact equipment lineup with the new 250 and 290 skid steer loaders. Manufactured in Savannah, Georgia, the new models are designed to meet the demands of North American agricultural operations with performance, versatility and operator-focused innovation producers need for everyday material handling. Powered by a 74-horsepower engine, the 250 and 290 are engineered to support a wide range of attachments and tackle daily jobs across the farm. From loading feed and stacking
Carvings Capture History of Early 1800s Double Decker Barn (opens the original)
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GAP, Pa. â The history of the McIlvaine Barn in eastern Lancaster County is permanently carved into its boards. The enormous double-decker stone barn was built in 1817 when the farm was owned by the McIlvaine family. On the outside, sturdy stone walls extending to the roof define it as a historical landmark in the area. But inside, unique architecture, massive boards and a bevy of carvings spanning centuries give the structure unmatched character. A double-decker barn is actually three levels.
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