USDA proposes ruling for sheep
Proposal meant to prevent spread of scrapie, but doesn't change what most livestock markets are already doing.
Charles King, George Hunter win KILE wool contest
HARRISBURG, Pa. - The consistent quality of Charles King's flock earned him the Best Five Fleeces award during the wool show held during the 48th annual Keystone International Livestock Exposition.
Conneautville, Pa.: Papa’s Girls thrive on responsibility and showing cattle
HARRISBURG, Pa. - In an age where most teenagers lack direction and responsibility, KILE offers a refreshing glimpse into the fact that in the agriculture community, direction and responsibility in teenagers is, in fact, very apparent.
Disaster relief gets nod from Congress
WASHINGTON - Farm disaster aid moves to the president's desk, approved unanimously by the House Oct.
Locals show champions at KILE
HARRISBURG, Pa.. - Jake Logan of Irvin, Pa.., won the grand champion steer title with his steer, Heatseeker, during the junior steer show held during the Keystone International Livestock Exposition (KILE) at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg.
Farm tenants: Build relationships in business and life
LONDON, Ohio - Ohio farmers keep several traditions alive each time they plant crops or feed livestock.
Under water: Late season floods damage crops; livestock drowned
SALEM, Ohio - Scioto County's Jim Rapp calls himself a true river rat farmer.
But in his 59 years, he'd never seen pooled water on the home farm in September.
Ag lender takeover causes ruckus
SALEM, Ohio - This summer's proposed sale of one of the largest ag-lending services in the country first grabbed the attention of rural America and now Congress.
How to handle horse manure concerns
(Last of a three-part series)
SALEM, Ohio - If you are going to care for a horse, what are you going to do with the huge amount of manure generated by your horse?
To be exact, a 1,000-pound horse produces up to 9 tons of manure a year, according to Ann Swinker, a Penn State University Extension horse specialist.
Under water: Advice on disposal of drowned animals
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio - To help farmers better manage flood-related problems in Ohio, the Ohio Department of Agriculture has issued the following recommendations regarding safe disposal of drowned animals.
