National and local crop forecasts offer plenty of mixed news
SALEM, Ohio - Based on conditions as of Aug. 1, Ohio's average corn yield is forecast at 160 bushels per acre, up 17 bushels per acre from last years average state yield of 143 bushels per acre.
Pa. Farm Bureau secures change in crop insurance rules to manage risk
CAMP HILL, Pa. - Pennsylvania Farm Bureau has successfully secured a change to crop insurance rules that will make certain coverages more available to farmers in Northeastern states and help them better manage their agricultural risk.
Forester practices what he teaches
FREEPORT, Ohio - You would think a professional forester gets enough of trees during the day. But Frank Corona can't wait to get home from work and head back out outdoors.
Bids are up at Lawrence County livestock sale
NEW CASTLE, Pa. - A new project crossed the auction block at the Lawrence County Fair livestock sale this year.
Cellulosic ethanol makes a stand
ROCK SPRINGS, Pa. - When Americans think ethanol, they think corn. But corn isn't the only way to get ethanol.
Ethanol will drive us into the future
YOUNGSTOWN - As the U.S. scrambles to find a solution to rocketing gas prices, one word has given Americans hope a that an empty tank won't always lead to an empty wallet.
Mercer County livestock sale brings out bidders
MERCER, Pa. - Aug. 11 was a great night to be a rabbit exhibitor in Mercer County. Jedediah Seltzer started the record breaking when he sold his 3.
Pa. animal cruelty case may reach settlement
SALEM, Ohio - After several hours of testimony Aug. 7, attorneys on both sides of an animal cruelty case in southeastern Pennsylvania left the courtroom hoping to reach a settlement.
Trumbull County Farm Bureau honors a year of hard work and success
CORTLAND, Ohio - The Trumbull County Farm Bureau has honored 12 of its members for receiving star awards, the state's highest recognition for local programing.
When racing and farming collide
YOUNGSTOWN - When Mark Thomas was in sixth grade, he had to write a paper about his perfect day. The essay he created talked about a day on the farm followed by an evening of drag racing.