Eight beef breeds make judges’ decision difficult
HARRISBURG — You could hear a pin drop as everyone anxiously awaited the judges’ decision for supreme champion beef female and bull Jan.11, at...
Beaver County auctioneer sold his talent at Pennsylvania Farm Show
Overall Bid Calling Contest winner Lee Hostetter receives his plaque and traveling champion trophy at the 2010 Pennsylvania Farm Show. To his right, Jeff...
Steer show takes center stage at 2010 Pennsylvania Farm Show
Rowdy ‘Nugent’ wins steer show by topping more than 70 entries.
Staple food prices trend down for fifth straight quarter
WASHINGTON -- Retail food prices at the supermarket decreased for the fifth consecutive quarter and are significantly lower than one year ago, according to...
Looking for hope: N.M. dairyman plans milk dump
SALEM, Ohio — A New Mexico dairy farmer is asking for help across the country in organizing a national milk dump.Dairy farmerDeborah Stark, of...
Generous buyers help make Pa. Farm Show Sale of Champions successful
Youth champions top last year’s sale at the 2010 Pa. Farm Show.
USDA scientists, cooperators sequence soy genome
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists are part of a team that has sequenced the majority of the soybean genome, providing an...
All Organic Matters conference begins Feb. 4
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Farmers and food producers looking for ways to diversify their production, as well as organic producers who want to strengthen...
Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board: More than a paper tiger
A plan to fund the Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board is expected this month.
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Jan. 14, 2010
ASHLAND, Ohio -- The Mapleton FFA chapter held a winter dance on Dec. 18. A used coat or hats and gloves were required to...
