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Pennsylvania slashes ag. budget and cuts contributions to crop insurance

Tuesday, October 27, 2009 by Contributing Writers

State legislators design a budget but it involves funding cuts for agriculture programs.

Cattle prices ride the recovery upward

Saturday, October 24, 2009 by Other News

URBANA, Ill. — A host of economic indicators suggest that the recession has ended — with more positive than negative signs for the U.S. and the world economies — signaling a recovery for the cattle industry as well.
“Unfortunately the beef industry rode the recession downward. So far this year, through the month of September, […]

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

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.

Tractor ride winds through northeastern Ohio

Tuesday, October 20, 2009 by Other News

The Antique Tractor Club of Trumbull County had its fifth annual Fall Foliage Tractor Ride Oct. 10, covering the corners of Trumbull, Geauga and Ashtabula counties.

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.

Campbell’s, FFA to preserve barns

Friday, October 16, 2009 by Other News

Help Grow Your Own Soup, a Campbell’s Soup program, is drawing attention to barn preservation and the FFA. You can vote for your favorite barn and also help earn donations for the FFA with your online vote.

Dairying today: Multi-family effort succeeds at Clardale Farms

Thursday, October 15, 2009 by Chris Kick

Even amid urban sprawl and record low milk prices, Stark County’s Clardale Farms recently expanded to add a double-12 milking parlor for its 450-head milking herd.

Issue 2 rally: Ohio farmers can no longer just ‘preach to the choir’

Wednesday, October 14, 2009 by Chris Kick

ASHLAND, Ohio — Farmers from Ashland County and across Ohio are preparing themselves and their friends for a “yes” vote on Ohio’s Issue 2, which will be before voters during the Nov. 3 general election.
On Oct. 8, a group of farmers, lawmakers and representatives from the area gathered at Ashland High School to rally […]

Stark County woman holds claim to world’s largest pumpkin

Wednesday, October 14, 2009 by Chris Kick

Christy Harp, of Jackson Township just outside Canton, has grown a 1,725-pound behemoth pumpkin, believed to be the world’s largest ever recorded. It will likely retain that title if it can survive a couple more weigh-offs.