National and local crop forecasts offer plenty of mixed news
SALEM, Ohio - Based on conditions as of Aug. 1, Ohio's average corn yield is forecast at 160 bushels per acre, up 17 bushels per acre from last years average state yield of 143 bushels per acre.
Pa. Farm Bureau secures change in crop insurance rules to manage risk
CAMP HILL, Pa. - Pennsylvania Farm Bureau has successfully secured a change to crop insurance rules that will make certain coverages more available to farmers in Northeastern states and help them better manage their agricultural risk.
Two records fall at Ashtabula County Fair sale
JEFFERSON, Ohio - If the Ashtabula County Fair junior fair market animal sale had been connected to a fairy tale, those attending would have turned into pumpkins before the grand champion steer even entered the sale ring.
Ethanol will drive us into the future
YOUNGSTOWN - As the U.S. scrambles to find a solution to rocketing gas prices, one word has given Americans hope a that an empty tank won't always lead to an empty wallet.
Mercer County livestock sale brings out bidders
MERCER, Pa. - Aug. 11 was a great night to be a rabbit exhibitor in Mercer County. Jedediah Seltzer started the record breaking when he sold his 3.
Pa. animal cruelty case may reach settlement
SALEM, Ohio - After several hours of testimony Aug. 7, attorneys on both sides of an animal cruelty case in southeastern Pennsylvania left the courtroom hoping to reach a settlement.
Trumbull County Farm Bureau honors a year of hard work and success
CORTLAND, Ohio - The Trumbull County Farm Bureau has honored 12 of its members for receiving star awards, the state's highest recognition for local programing.
When racing and farming collide
YOUNGSTOWN - When Mark Thomas was in sixth grade, he had to write a paper about his perfect day. The essay he created talked about a day on the farm followed by an evening of drag racing.
Mud and guts
It was shockingly unladylike, hilarious and completely filthy. Women paid to tromp through a mud-and-whatever slurry almost knee-deep, diving and sliding face-first through the mess, losing pants and shoes and inhibitions along the way.
New price records written at Butler Farm Show
BUTLER, Pa. - Three new price records were set when bidders packed the sale arena for the 2006 Butler Farm Show livestock auction Aug.
