Stories by Kristy Foster

Kristy Foster lives on her family's farm in Columbiana County raising sheep and horses. She earned her degree from Youngstown State University and has worked in both print and broadcast journalism. You can follow her on Twitter at http://twitter.com/fosterk96.

Lawsuit continues for Columbiana grain elevator and former employee

Thursday, November 19, 2009 by Kristy Foster

A jury trial has been rescheduled in Mahoning County Court.

Moving forward: Harvest 2009

Tuesday, November 10, 2009 by Kristy Foster

The 2009 harvest is way behind schedule and the delay brings additional problems for farmers.

Pa. dairymen gain hope at profitability forum

Thursday, November 5, 2009 by Kristy Foster

Hope was renewed at the annual Pennsylvania Dairy Profitability Forum.

For farmers, driving a semitruck is harder than just grinding gears

Friday, October 30, 2009 by Kristy Foster

Commercial driver’s license laws in Ohio include exemptions for farmers.

Crop recovery is possible: Two Ashtabula County farms produce yields after hail storm

Wednesday, October 28, 2009 by Kristy Foster

ANDOVER, Ohio — Four months after a hail storm pummeled crop fields in Ashtabula County, the crops are coming off.
The feeling among those contacted is that it could have been worse.
Farmers affected do know that the crops weren’t a total loss and did overcome the damage.
A severe thunderstorm June 25 reportedly dumped more than 2 […]

Beaver Co. rescuers come to the call of the farmer in danger

Thursday, October 22, 2009 by Kristy Foster

Beaver County fire departments form a technical response farm team and large animal rescue team

Remember to scoot to the FSA office if wet weather prevented wheat planting

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 by Kristy Foster

Wheat producers who were unsuccessful at getting crop planted are reminded of FSA deadlines

Wet weather forcing harvest to lag behind this year

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 by Kristy Foster

Farmers face frustration as weather continues to push back harvesting.

Equine forum planned in Harrisburg area to discuss current issues in industry

Tuesday, October 20, 2009 by Kristy Foster

HARRISBURG, Pa.. — The Pennsylvania Equine Council and the Penn State University Equine Program will host this year’s State Horse Council Advisory Committee’s Fall issues forum and the Pennsylvania Equine Council’s annual meeting at the Holiday Inn East Hotel in Harrisburg, Pa. Nov. 6-8.

Kickoff tours

The three day program will begin Nov. 6 with tours […]

Milk market monopolization: Lawsuit filed against DFA and Dean Foods

Tuesday, October 20, 2009 by Kristy Foster

Record low milk prices prompt farmers in northeastern U.S. to join class action lawsuit.