Support continues for Mercer 4-H
For the 23rd consecutive year, northwest Pennsylvania businesses packed the Mercer County 4-H park to support Mercer area youth to the tune of $99,487.
Copes show supreme champion at Columbiana Co. Fair dairy show
The grand champion Jersey, owned by the Brian Cope family of Spring Haven Jerseys, topped the other breed champions for the overall supreme champion honor at the Columbiana County Fair.
Medina junior fair exhibitors wrap up project year
Coming off two previous fairs marred by E.coli and a fatal steam tractor explosion, the Medina County Fair was glad to have a "normal" year for a change.
Soybean yields may plummet in absence of rain, agronomist says
Average soybean yields in Ohio are likely to be no better than 85 percent to 90 percent of a normal yield, and for each week fields go without rain, the number drops 10 percent to 15 percent.
Temperatures, bids soar at Columbiana County Fair
Temperatures in the upper 90s and a $12 bid on the grand champion steer equaled plenty of hot action during the 2002 Columbiana County Fair.
Two Ohio egg handlers pay for inspection violations
Two Ohio egg packers were fined by USDA for substandard practices.
Feeding beef cows hay during winter months can tear up farm budget book
The mindset that beef cows should be fed hay in the winter eats up farm profits. Alternative feeding methods can reduce cost without affecting productivity, and August is the time to start thinking about them.
Uncle Sam’s eBay: Web site features government items
A new Web site takes all of the federal government's sales of property, real estate, cars, souvenirs, books, gifts and auctions and organizes it on one easy-to-read-and-navigate page.
Mare loss: Help, but still no cause
The USDA program will allow horse breeders to borrow money so they can replace mares and foals lost or disabled by mare reproductive loss syndrome.
Who’s going to drive old Miss Daisy?
As America ages, older men and women are likely to outlive their ability or willingness to drive.
