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It’s that time once again to start thinking about the Census of Agriculture. Every five years, the United States Department of Agriculture sends out a survey to all ag producers, asking for information about their operations. more

By CHELSEA HILL | 5/17/22

Milk prices must not collapse

Prices paid to dairy farmers have finally reached nearly $25 per cwt. (hundred pounds of milk) and the Class I price in Federal Order One for April’s milk reached $27.63 per cwt., which is … more

By ARDEN TEWKSBURY | 4/27/22

Pro-Ag: Keep the premium for dairy farmers

PENNSYLVANIA — On March 2, representatives from dairy groups testified before the Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board (PMMB) about the premium paid to dairy farmers in the state. That premium is … more

By ARDEN TEWKSBURY | 3/16/22

Make allowances help middlemen by hurting farmers

Should an increase in the make allowance be awarded to milk handlers, which could then be used to lower milk prices paid to dairy farmers? Of course not! The make allowance was once part of the … more

By ARDEN TEWKSBURY | 3/9/22

Deadlines are fast approaching for USDA safety net programs for commodities.

Delaware Valley Elementary kindergarten registration packets due March 31, and more

Deadlines approach for USDA commodity safety net programs NATIONWIDE — Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the risk coverage or price-loss coverage programs for the 2022 crop … more

2/23/22

Buying local or supporting local?

As I’m sitting here, the sun is out and the temperature is 50 degrees. Spring fever is starting to kick in and with it the millions of things to do to get crops planted, pastures ready, and a … more

By CHELSEA HILL | 2/16/22

Plant-based dairy and meat threaten farmers

It took seven years for this to happen. But finally, the prices paid to local dairy farmers have reached $20 per hundredweight (CWT). The market administrator for Federal Order #1 has announced the … more

By ARDEN TEWKSBURY | 1/25/22 | 1 comment

Spicy! Jet fuel from mustard plants could reduce emissions by 68 percent, and more

What's new for sustainability in the Upper Delaware region, January 20 to 26 more

1/19/22

Maybe we should have seen the train coming

Anyone that knew anything about Readington Farms was shocked when they heard the news that they were closing their plant and releasing their dairy farmers. No one was more shocked than I was. I had … more

By ARDEN TEWKSBURY | 1/18/22

Ramona Jan of the Yarnslingers tells a story at the Rock Valley Schoolhouse.

‘What really matters’ from the Yarnslingers, and more

‘What really matters’ from the Yarnslingers CALLICOON, NY — The Yarnslingers, a group of storytellers, will perform on Sunday, January 23, beginning at 2 p.m. The event will take … more

1/12/22

The end of a very successful era

The closing of one of the most successful dairy operations on the East Coast will leave approximately 150 dairy farmers scrambling for a new market for their milk. Historic Readington Farms of … more

By ARDEN TEWSBURY | 1/12/22

It’s time to take a roll call

Several years ago, when whole milk was removed from our schools, I started an effort to have it placed back in our schools. I soon realized that this was going to be a real struggle. Right from … more

By ARDEN TEWKSBURY | 11/16/21

What’s the stink with Ag?

Here in rural America, more than likely you’ve experienced a lovely drive down the road when all of a sudden, your senses are bombarded with the smell of some sort of manure, freshly spread out … more

By CHELSEA HILL | 11/16/21

An A+ for Sen. Gillibrand, for trying

After reviewing the special hearing on the problems with the dairy industry, which was conducted by the Dairy Subcommittee and chaired by Sen. Gillibrand (D. NY), without any reservation it must be … more

By ARDEN TEWKSBURY | 9/28/21

Some questions about financial help for dairy farmers

Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont recently announced that Tom Vilsack, the secretary of agriculture, is responding to the senator’s request for some financial aid for U.S. dairy farmers by making … more

9/7/21

Maxine Belson Award honoree Terrell Epps, direct support professional and new coach for the New Hope Community golf team, talks the sport with Monique, a member of the Special Olympics golf team.

Terrell Epps honored by New Hope Community and more

Challenge grant awarded to revitalize Honesdale’s downtown HONESDALE, PA — The John and Helen Villaume Foundation awarded a $30,000 challenge grant that will go toward efforts to … more

8/31/21

I grumbled and mumbled to the dog, who steered her stroller (don’t judge!) toward the fine folks in the SPCA booth during the bagel festival, where I proceeded to “put on a happy face.”

Put on a happy face ☺

I’m trying… I swear I’m trying. But I gotta tell you, I am so sick of starting conversations with “In these difficult times…” that I could scream. You … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 8/10/21

Coupons are available at the Office for the Aging in Monticello.

Farmer’s Market coupons available

MONTICELLO, NY — The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program provides an opportunity for eligible seniors to support local farmers and improve their health by increasing their consumption of locally grown fruits, vegetables and fresh-cut herbs. more

7/22/21

Team Lackawaxen proudly displays the Upper Delaware Litter Sweep T-shirts they earned while collecting 1,300 pounds of roadside trash during a four-hour pick-up along three miles of Masthope Plank Road in Lackawaxen Township, PA on the first day of the April 17-25 event coordinated by the Upper Delaware Council. The intrepid team included Jeff “JT” Thompson, left, Ellen O’connor, Eileen Ahearn, Brenna O’connor, Jeffrey Shook, Dennis Ahearn, Jackie Decatur, Heather Clark, Lynn Mills, and behind the camera, Eric Thompson.

COVID-19 vaccines for the homebound, Upper Delaware litter sweep and more

Emergency Management Office and Area Agency on Aging deliver COVID-19 vaccinations to homebound PIKE COUNTY, PA — Pike County’s Office of Emergency Management and Area Agency on Aging … more

4/28/21

Closer to the source

I once had the responsibility of teaching health and nutrition to incoming students at Job Corps. This residential program run by the Department of Labor offers impoverished youth from ages 16 to 24 … more

By LISA GONSALVES | 3/24/21

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