A sharp rise in fuel prices linked to the ongoing war with Iran is straining American farmers, who said soaring diesel costs are cutting into already thin margins as the planting season begins.
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Farmers across Sussex County are still cleaning up after last week’s blizzard, and the damage goes beyond snow-covered fields.
After weeks of snow-covered fields and freezing temperatures, a recent warm spell is giving gardeners and farmers a small taste of spring.
Power crews have restored electricity to 40,000 homes since the winter storm began Sunday, with 20,000 of those homes coming back online overnight, according to an update from the utility at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Delaware farmers experienced snow, a coastal storm, and extreme winds in consecutive weekends bringing unique challenges to those who have critters of all kinds.
As temperatures drop across Delaware, farmers say protecting livestock from prolonged exposure to extreme cold is critical to keeping animals healthy and safe.
The Historic Lewes Farmers Market is offering scholarships for Delmarva farmers to attend 2026 sustainable agriculture conferences.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers met Tuesday in Dover to hear how Delaware’s recent statewide property reassessment is affecting businesses, manufactured homeowners, and multi-family housing.
A new online resource from the University of Delaware’s Cooperative Extension offers valuable support for individuals in agriculture and aquaculture, from beginning growers to experienced producers.
The Sussex Conservation District approved over $6.45 million in cost-share funding to support the cover crop and tax ditch program.