Stories by Kristy Foster Seachrist

Kristy Foster Seachrist lives 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.

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

Friday, October 30, 2009 by Kristy Foster Seachrist

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 Seachrist

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 [...]

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

Thursday, October 22, 2009 by Kristy Foster Seachrist

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 Seachrist

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 Seachrist

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 Seachrist

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 [...]

Milk market monopolization: Lawsuit filed against DFA and Dean Foods

Tuesday, October 20, 2009 by Kristy Foster Seachrist

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

OFU’s treasurer steals from farm group

Monday, October 12, 2009 by Kristy Foster Seachrist

The Ohio Farmers Union treasurer may face jail time for embezzling from the organization.

Get out the punching gloves: The fight is just beginning for egg producers

Thursday, October 8, 2009 by Kristy Foster Seachrist

The United Egg Producers vow to keep fighting so U.S. egg producers can stay in business.

Two large Ohio dairies placed into receivership

Tuesday, October 6, 2009 by Kristy Foster Seachrist

Two dairies in western Ohio have been unable to pay on loans since March.