Thanks to PSPA Member Bettsy Mosimann for sharing this story. For all his bluster about trade wars, President Trump seems willing to push China only so far: Witness the deal on Thursday to grant Chinese telecom giant ZTE a reprieve … Continued

Thanks to PSPA member Dr. Mark Haskins for this great reading suggestion.   WASHINGTON — When scientists want to figure out how climate change might disrupt the world’s food supplies, they often explore how rising temperatures could shift growing seasons … Continued

World trade has been a regular item in Farming Notes so it seems only sensible to start with Secretary Purdue’s recent comments. “As World Trade Month begins, we recognize the vital role trade plays in supporting U.S. agriculture, rural America, … Continued

A flourishing High School of Agricultural Sciences in Philadelphia? Absolutely and the 65th Country Fair was held at the school – W.B. Saul High School – on Saturday 12th May so that parents and the local community could witness some … Continued

At the Society’s June 2018 meeting, convened as the Society’s annual meeting, the members unanimously elected the slate of officers which had been proposed by the nominations committee, led by Dr. Kevin Hicks.   Mark Myers is the newly elected … Continued

The June 7, 2018, Society meeting (last of the program year!) at the Union League of Philadelphia is coming soon!  Our very own Monika Crosby, Assistant Manager for Food Acquisition at Philabundance, will bring her infectious enthusiasm to round out our … Continued

Dow Dupont posts solid quarter but ag component lags due to weather-related delays in North America. Acreage shifts from corn to soybeans may adversely affect the ag business going forward. Weather-related issues slowed its agriculture business, but increased prices and … Continued

The Society thanks member Duncan Allison for preparing these wonderful updates. The prospect of spring seems to have brought more optimism about markets and there is certainly no shortage of exciting news in agriculture. Market prices at least for corn … Continued

EAST SMITHFIELD, Pa. — Huge retailers like Walmart, Amazon and Peapod are fighting for a piece of the online food delivery business. So is David Nowacoski, a chicken and pig farmer here in East Smithfield. Last month, Mr. Nowacoski started … Continued

Penn State Extension is sponsoring an exploratory program for persons interested in starting up a small farm. Do you know someone who might be interested in this unique opportunity?” NAZARETH, Pa. — Have you ever thought of starting your own … Continued