Giant wind farm under construction
JOHNSTON, Iowa - As the principal owner and developer of Harvest Wind Farm, LLC, John Deere Wind Energy has begun construction of more than 30 wind turbine generators in Huron County - making it the first multimegawatt wind farm in the state of Michigan.
Fair is foundation for many friendships
LISBON, Ohio - Water balloon fights, concerts, campground cookouts, roaming the midway in search of the perfect french fries (or the perfect date).
Young cattlemen among the BEST
MARYSVILLE, Ohio - More than 400 people celebrated the 2006-2007 Ohio Cattlemen's Association BEST (Beef Exhibitor Show Total) program as it wrapped up June 9 with its annual awards banquet at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus.
Competition in the kitchen
It's finally summertime. That means there are all kinds of activities to look forward to, like bonfires, swimming and spending time with family and friends.
Ways to graze
(Editor's note: This story is the first in a three-part series on sheep farming. Each story focuses on a different type of sheep production.
Evolution of an exhibition
PAINESVILLE, Ohio - There are decades of economic and social and personal histories crammed into a cardboard box in the Lake County fair office.
Extreme Back 40 makeover
PRINCETON, Ky. - Technology has advanced at a rapid pace on the farm, from satellites guiding farmers through their fields to equipment allowing a tractor to steer itself.
EPA studying air quality around large livestock farms
WASHINGTON - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced the beginning of the first-ever nationwide
Money in the pit: The manure pit
WOOSTER, Ohio - Manure can be a rich source of nutrients for the soil, but adequate storage and proper application can be a challenge for both large and small livestock and poultry producers.
Barn burns at Gasper’s Garden
SALEM, Ohio - A fire June 15 destroyed an equipment-storage barn and much of the equipment at a Mahoning County produce farm.













