Ask a farmer where food comes from
Maybe if consumers started to see how fortunate they are and how productive farmers are, they would embrace technology and help us continue to move forward.
Ask FSA Andy: There are USDA loans out there for farmers
Hello Again!This week I would like to remind you that USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) offers loans for farmers to purchase farmland and finance...
Farm bill OKs state-inspected meat
The battle to lift the ban on interstate shipments of state-inspected meat and poultry is almost over.
Music is a good addition to steam shows
Fairground organs, as big as a truck in some cases, make quite a sight at a steam shows, especially if there are eight or 10 in a row.
Homestead heroes: best fruits and vegetables for self-sufficiency
These homestead crops are nutritious, dependable, high-yielding and hearty.
A look into the multi-million-dollar steelhead fishing industry in Ohio and Pa.
Anglers are not the only ones hoping for a "rain event" that will lure steelheads upstream. Steelhead fishing supports many businesses in Ohio and Pa.
Wood ducks make ideal choice for birdwatching
Julie Geiss is enjoying the opportunity to watch several pairs of wood ducks that have been making their home on the creek near her farm.
How to manage burned-out pastures
Get tips on how to manage and graze dry pastures during the summer drought.
Grade school graduation just the beginning
Ah June — the hum of valedictory speeches is in the air and mortarboards take flight. We have been invited to celebrate this auspicious...
It’s time for dairymen to get serious about tracking dollars
Milk producers are facing tight margins with today's low milk prices. Feed costs are certainly in the crosshairs, but all of the dollars are not disappearing into the feed mixer.
