Corn yields sky high in most areas
WASHINGTON - U.S. farmers are expected to produce the largest corn crop in history in 2007, according to the crop production report released by the U.
Fairgrounds across Pennsylvania get a boost from matching grants
HARRISBURG, Pa. - County and community fairs across Pennsylvania will be able to enhance and expand their facilities with $750,000 in matching grants, Gov.
Fayette family function
Ron and Rick Allen of Allen Hill Holsteins had the supreme champion dairy cow at the Fayette County Fair July 26-31. Lisa Allen and brother-in-law Rick Allen are pictured. Click here for more pictures from the Fayette County Fair.
Kroger switches to rbST-free milk
CINCINNATI - By next February, the Kroger Co. will be selling only certified rbST-free milk. Earlier this year, Kroger transitioned the milk it sells in the western half of the U.
Northeastern Ohio soybeans in peril from unexpected aphid infestations
WOOSTER, Ohio - Soybean aphids have arrived in Ohio, and counties along Lake Erie are taking the brunt of the impact.
Medina Co. auction was hot, hot, hot
MEDINA, Ohio - The people were hot, the animals were hot and the bidding was hot during the 2007 Medina County Junior Fair Livestock Auction.
Ohio’s farmland preservation program is complicated, but worth the effort
Contributing Writer The name of Ohio's farmland preservation program, the Ohio Agricultural Easement Purchase Program, is very misleading and often keeps farm families from even considering the benefits.
Small, but mighty: Mercer 4-H Roundup sets records
MERCER, Pa. - Three new unofficial records. One record tied. That's how buyers supported Mercer County 4-H youth at the annual Mercer County 4-H Roundup livestock sale Aug.
An awesome night at Ashtabula County Fair
JEFFERSON, Ohio - When the Ashtabula County Fair junior livestock sale ended Aug. 10, half of its records had crumbled.
Butler Farm Show brings big bucks for youth
BUTLER, Pa. - The sound of thunder booming over the Butler Farm Show Aug. 9 matched the sound of records being shattered during the junior livestock sale.
