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TYRONE
4 Seasons Red Moose of 4 Seasons Farm LLC, Tyrone, owned by Bob VanKirk, was named the National Grand Champion Red Devon bull at the show in Remington, Va.
Moose is a 2200 premiere herd sire at the farm and is well known for his characteristics that fit perfectly into grass-finished beef operations.
"This bull is the biggest, stoutest, deep bodied, most masculine bull here today, not much in comparison. We just think he's a really good example of what a mature bull should be," said judge Will Clark.
"This bull is a good way to end the day because I don't care what breed or what color if you're gonna find one for me, whether he's white, black, red, or something in between, this is the configuration I want him to have," judge Tommy Clark said.
HARRISBURG
Farm Bureau president calls for diesel relief
As farmers face record-high diesel costs, Pennsylvania Farm Bureau President Tommy Nagle is calling on the Pennsylvania General Assembly and President Donald Trump to take steps to lower prices at the pump, including a temporary suspension of the state and federal highway diesel taxes.
"Unprecedented diesel prices are hitting farmers at harvest time, which is one of the most fuel-intensive times of the year," Nagle said. "Diesel fuel is essential for the American economy and for farmers. Everything on the farm, including tractors, combines and irrigation equipment require the use of diesel fuel. Diesel fuel is also essential for transporting crops and livestock. Farmers and ranchers cannot postpone harvest or simply stop using diesel fuel when prices rise, so we ask that the Pennsylvania General Assembly and President Donald Trump consider temporarily suspending the Pennsylvania and federal highway diesel taxes."
Pennsylvania's state tax on undyed diesel is more than 74 cents per gallon while the federal highway diesel tax is currently more than 24 cents per gallon. At least 10 other states have taken similar actions to combat fuel prices.
UNIVERSITY PARK
CED major redesigns curriculum
The community, environment and development major in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences has redesigned its curriculum, building off a legacy of educating future leaders and difference-makers by revising courses and adding new offerings focused on the skills employers want and society needs.
Timothy Kelsey, program coordinator for the major, said the changes will help the major better emphasize practical skills students can apply in careers related to community and economic development; environmental, sustainability and quality of life issues; and corporate social responsibility.
"It's not just learning about trends that are affecting community, sustainability and the environment, but also mastering the career-related skills you need to bring about effective change," he said.
UNIVERSITY PARK
PSU changes public hunting rules
As the fall hunting season begins, Penn State officials are reminding hunters about public hunting opportunities on university-owned lands and highlighting several changes to hunting regulations and access requirements.
Among this season's changes, Brent Harding, director of forestland management in the College of Agricultural Sciences, said the university's Living Filter properties are now restricted to archery hunting only. Game may not be pursued with firearms on these properties. The restriction is intended to protect the safety of Office of Physical Plant crews working on the properties, reduce conflicts with walkers and hikers using the road network and prevent errant shotgun pellets from reaching neighboring properties.
The area immediately adjacent to the Penn Stater Conference Center also is restricted to archery hunting only.