Losing silage in bunker silos is costly
MADISON, Wis. - Forage is too valuable to be lost because bunker silos or silage piles are sized incorrectly or inadequately managed, according to University of Wisconsin-Extension Agricultural Engineer Brian Holmes.
Man spends $84,819 at Fayette County
Fair UNIONTOWN, Pa. - The 51st annual Fayette County Fair 4-H Market Livestock Auction in Uniontown, Pa.
Researchers study cattle eyes for a more accurate age verifier
MANHATTAN, Kan. - There is nothing cuter than the big brown eyes of a calf, but Kansas State University researchers are interested in Betsy's eyes for another reason.
Should you start that farm business?
ITHACA, N.Y. - Thinking about starting a new business? A practical guidebook is available from Natural Resource, Agriculture, and Engineering Service to assist rural and farm residents who are considering alternative enterprises.
This year’s crops are risky to feed
SALEM, Ohio - Farmers who harvest silage know that when it's time chop, everything else takes a back seat.
Tips on farming by an ancient satellite
ATHENS, Ga. - While global positioning satellite systems are a relatively new technology, humans have been using information for years from one ancient satellite: the moon.
Hookstown Fair livestock sale falls short of record
HOOKSTOWN, Pa. - There was a mix of old and new blood in the winner's circle at the Beaver County 4-H Stockman's Club sale, and that brought new bidders to the sale arena at the Hookstown Fair Aug.
No muddy bidding at Holmes County this year
MILLERSBURG, Ohio - The fairgrounds were dry, but the bids were flowing during the two-day junior fair livestock auction at the 2005 Holmes County Junior Fair.
Ohio House considers eminent domain
SALEM, Ohio - Ohio State Rep. Bob Gibbs introduced eminent domain legislation before a skeleton legislative session two weeks ago.
Lambs, hogs, or steers, this girl can do it all
RANDOLPH, Ohio - Katy Shircliff has two more years to bring her animals to the Portage County Fair. But she's already worrying about the end of her 4-H days.
