Scientists help corn-based plastics take the heat
Corn-based plastics that take the heat better for earthWASHINGTON -- Those little plastic coffee-cup lids that keep your steaming hot java from sloshing all...
Pa. marketing network supports beef producers
WAYNESBURG, Pa. -- Western Pennsylvania's beef producers have developed a marketing non-profit organization, Keystone Beef Marketing Network, to boost their bottom lines by improving...
Pa. examines benefits of injecting manure into farm fields
By DARRIN YOUKER
Contributing Writer
LANCASTER, Pa. — Pennsylvania is looking into new ways to deal with the old problem of manure. This year, Pennsylvania is...
Junior fair market livestock exhibitors win big at Canfield Fair
Find out who topped the junior fair market livestock competitions, and see if you're in a slideshow of photos taken at this year's Canfield...
Unwanted horses are victims of economic turmoil
Researcher considers sterilization as option for controlling horse population.
Two Holsteins recognized as Gold Medal Sires
PLAIN CITY, Ohio — The Holstein Association USA Inc., Brattleboro, Vt., has awarded the Gold Medal Sire designation to two Select Sires bulls —...
Ag secretary reports rural economy is strong and farm exports are growing
WASHINGTON -- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently released the following statement in response to two USDA reports that show the strength of the overall...
Ohio dairy farmers tell senator they need transparency, predictability
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Dairy farmers from some of the top dairy producing counties in Ohio had a chance to air concerns with one of...
Hookstown Fair 2010
The grand champion lamb raised by Theresa Domitrovich at the Hookstown Fair sold for $11 a pound.
Ag Expo is Sept. 11 at McClester Farm
MECHANICSTOWN, Ohio -- Mahoning, and Stark SWCD offices are working together to present the fourth annual Agriculture-Natural Resource-Conservation Expo. The expo offers free parking,...
