Blizzard Classic isn’t plowed under; 42 compete for titles
ROCKLEDGE, Pa. — Over the past 10 years, northeast Ohio has been home to one of the nation’s most unique marksmanship events.
What was...
Pork exports set records, but overproduction killing prices
One in every five pigs, about 20 percent, produced in the U.S. was exported during January and February.
A weekly roundup of 4-H news for the week of April 17, 2008
JEFFERSON, Ohio — The Prime Bovine 4-H club discussed fair preparation during its last meeting in Jefferson.
Members selected T-shirts for...
Don’t rush to switch to early corn
Full-season corn hybrids are the best choice, even if planting is delayed.
A weekly roundup of FFA news for the week of April 17, 2008
ASHLAND, Ohio — The Mapleton FFA general livestock team recently placed at several competitions.
The team won the Mount Gilead contest, with Jared...
GreenEnergyTV spotlights green work
SALEM, Ohio — Craig Zamary says he’s passionate about the environment.The 30-something from Mahoning County, Ohio, drives a hybrid Toyota Prius and uses geothermal...
Erie Refuge to create conservation plan
Changes could be coming to the Erie National Wildlife Refuge in Crawford County, Pennsylvania.
Farms won’t sink, thanks to FarmLink
City streets and skyscrapers don’t make the best elements for farming. But Jessica and Emmy Levine have found those metropolitan components don’t necessarily prevent agriculture, either.
Look for cheaper egg prices by mid-May
U.S. egg prices are beginning to moderate now that the traditional Easter demand has subsided.
Three surefire ways to tackle the grain market
Best advice: Diversify and don’t bet all of your crop on one strategy.
