Largest corn crop in 63 years
WASHINGTON - U.S. farmers planted 92.9 million acres of corn in 2007, exceeding last year's planted area by 19 percent and surpassing the March projection by 3 percent, according to the Acreage report from the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service.
Penn State runs tractors on straight biofuel
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - A collaborative biofuel project is attracting worldwide attention and appears to have ramifications for the makers and users of all types of diesel-powered equipment.
Farm goal: Soft fibers and tender lambs
SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. - Barry and Linda Singley or Bearlin Acres Farm opened their farm June 20 for a Pennsylvania Association of Sustainable Agriculture field day.
Ohioan hopes to build a breed
SALEM, Ohio - Synergy is the best way to describe the strategy behind the fledgling National Association of Spotted Haflingers breeding program and registry.
Pa. goat farm targets ethnic market
NEWBURG, Pa. - After a few disappointments in other farm ventures, Sandra Miller and her partner, Ralph Jones, are developing a successful meat goat operation.
Fuel at its finest
WELLSVILLE, Ohio - Tucked in the corner of John Russell's barn is an odd collection of items. There's a water heater and a fish pump.
Eminent domain legislation nixed
SALEM, Ohio - A piece of legislation that would have asked Ohioans to put eminent domain rights into the state constitution has been rejected.
Farmers gear up for speed protection
SALEM, Ohio - The Ohio House and Senate have both unanimously passed legislation that would allow farmers to drive "fast tractors" up to 40 mph on roadways.
From bottles to books
WINESBURG, Ohio - One step into Lou McFadden's home and you know you've got more than an amateur collector on your hands.
Above and beyond: Ohio teens earn national community service awards
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Two Ohio 4-H members received national recognition in Washington recently. Awards.
