Farm and Dairy staffers earn writing honors
SALEM, Ohio - Farm and Dairy reporters Kristy Hebert and Andrea Myers received top ranking in two divisions of the National Newspaper Association's 2005 Better Newspaper Contest.
Farm Science Review
LONDON, Ohio - Several million dollars worth of machinery will line the "streets" of the 2005 Farm Science Review, creating a colorful stationary parade for thousands of drooling visitors.
Fuel-saving steps can help farm’s bottom line
COLUMBIA, Mo. - Since oil prices raise the cost of gasoline and diesel to power farm tractors, Extension specialists agree steps can be taken that will have a positive impact on a farm's bottom-line this year.
Hurricane Katrina: How you can help
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, there are many groups offering help to Gulf Coast residents. In addition to the Red Cross, Salvation Army and UNICEF, here are some of the groups reaching out specifically to 4-H and farming families:
Noble County junior livestock sale brings in record-breaking totals
CALDWELL, Ohio - The 2005 Junior Fair livestock sale at the Noble County Fair brought in a record-breaking $227,313.
From field to fabulous: Straw bales build house of gold
CARROLLTON, Ohio - Diana Dally can't wait to finish building her dream house. She's daydreaming of soaking in the spa-size bathtub that will overlook her 2-acre lake and the giant hemlock.
The Darr dash
NEWCOMERSTOWN, Ohio - This farm office is a flurry of activity. George Darr and his intern sit facing one another in the Sunset Acres second-floor farm office, dialing or answering the phone almost nonstop.
A new reality TV show helps an Iowa dairy farmer’s dream come true
SALEM, Ohio - On NBC's new reality show, Three Wishes, wishes really do come true. Iowa dairy farmers Terry and Amy Aberson will have their wish granted Sept.
Hurricane Katrina: Ports closed, grain shipments clogged
SALEM, Ohio - Hurricane Katrina devastated millions in the Southeast, but her wrath is a setback for farmers across the country who rely on ports along the Mississippi to ship grain.
