Renewable energy is not a quick fix
LONDON, Ohio - It seems like everyone these days is on the biofuels bandwagon: politicians, farmers, environmentalists and consumers.
Hochstetlers’ pursuit takes patience
TIVERTON CENTER, Ohio - Mark and Wayne Hochstetler are patient men. Tree farmers by trade, these Amish brothers are aware they'll never live long enough to see the payoff from the long hours they put into their operation.
Big Knob sale brings in nearly $32,000
ROCHESTER, Pa. - The Big Knob Fair livestock sale generated $31,659.81 for 4-H'ers this year. Steers.
A night of awards at Stark County Farm Bureau annual meeting
EAST CANTON, Ohio - Even as a young boy, Jay Harsh was interested in farming. As an adult, he's taken that interest to a new height.
Columbiana FB earns 10 star awards
HANOVERTON, Ohio - Columbiana County Farm Bureau past president Homer Althouse was feted with the organization's distinguished service award at the group's annual meeting Sept.
Task force’s work points to facelift for 20-year-old beef checkoff
SALEM, Ohio - After 20 years, it may be time for the beef checkoff to get a facelift. A panel of 18 beef industry representatives worked throughout the summer to analyze the checkoff, and last week issued a handful of recommendations to make the program more effective.
Belmont County Fair
The Belmont County Fair, which wrapped up last week, saw many young people exhibit champion livestock projects.
Farm Credit Services concentrates on annual September elections
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Farm Credit Services of Mid-America voting stockholders will elect members of the board of directors through mail-in ballots during the association's annual elections this fall.
Farm truck agreement is good news for farmers
Camp Hill, Pa. - A new agreement reached between Pennsylvania and New York will allow farmers to legally drive their registered farm vehicles in the neighboring state without getting commercial registrations.
