Yearly Archives: 2018
Roundup of FFA news for May 17, 2018
Get news from Black River FFA, Northwestern FFA, Western Reserve FFA, Lancaster FFA, Edon FFA, Loudonville FFA, Minerva FFA, Crestview FFA and more.
Pa. bus tour takes in dairy, hog and beef operations
The Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania are adding different types of farm operations to their June bus tour.
My baby turns 21
Today Kymberly Foster Seabolt's son is 21. He hasn’t bought a major appliance yet, but he is now old enough to buy a beer.
A 2018 farm bill looks unlikely
There’s something wrong with a process that delivers a farm bill so flawed groups on opposite ends of the political spectrum join forces to condemn it.
Managing bees: It’s more than a hobby
Tom McCormack started beekeeping in 1977. Since then he's helped many within the industry and many beyond it.
Dairy farmers regroup after drop letter
Mercer County, Pa., dairy farmer recounts getting the drop letter from Dean Foods and her efforts to find a new milk market. Some have not been so lucky.
Hazard a guess on this antique cast iron mystery item
Help us identify this week's mystery antique tool! This cast iron item comes to us from Blackie Sleeva of Flushing, Ohio.
How to grow bigger, better pumpkins
If you’re located in the northern United States pumpkin season is just starting. Learn how to plant different varieties of pumpkins for the best results.
7 safety tips for driving farm equipment on the road
Farmers play a big role in road safety, too. Check out these tips to reduce hazards when taking wide equipment onto the road.
Stealing the farm bill spotlight
The 2018 farm bill will be enacted on behalf of food consumers, and not food producers. Editor Susan Crowell explores the implications.
