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.
Consider the source of information
Editor: Mr. Guebert, you have been sucker punched. The July 26 issue of Farm and Dairy contained an opinion column by Alan Guebert titled "Dairy farmers take co-op to task.
District 7 Holsteins post winners
WOOSTER, Ohio - The District 7 Holstein show was held July 14 at the Wayne County Fairgrounds in Wooster, Ohio.
Goldilocks syndrome: Too much or too little water affects cattle inventory
STILLWATER, Okla. - The mid-year cattle inventory report issued by the USDA July 20 indicated the total United States cattle herd had decreased slightly, including the beef cow herd specifically.
What are conservation easements?
(Editor's note: This is the third installment in our four-part look at Ohio's farmland preservation efforts.
Columbiana Co. Fair livestock sale totaled $267,630
LISBON, Ohio - Even though typical August weather scorched the midway, attendance was up all week at this year's Columbiana County Fair.
Talk it out
SANDY LAKE, Pa. - Several years ago, Dale Kepner was facing a tough decision on his 40-head dairy. Although he'd been keeping his cattle in old barns and using old facilities to do the milking, he never had any intention of doing a major overhaul with his system.
Corn husks and monster trucks
WARREN, Ohio - Harvey Lutz and his son, Junior, shake their heads and say they just don't get it. The telephone in their farm shop rings steadily every few minutes.
