What are they saying?
With two cases of mad cow in Canada in the last month and the U.S. ready to open the border, see what's on the minds of producers, packers, consumers and livestock haulers at Damascus Livestock Auction.
Canada wraps up one of its BSE investigations
OTTAWA - A Canadian cow recently found infected with mad cow disease was exposed to feed containing ruminant meat and bone meal that was produced before the 1997 feed ban.
Husband and wife win auctioneer contest
HARRISBURG, Pa. - A husband and wife team won the two highest honors in the Pennsylvania Auctioneer Association Bid Callers Contest at the Pennsylvania Farm Show.
How do you protect livestock and pets if disaster strikes? Learn here
HARRISBURG, Pa. - It is difficult to ignore the recent tsunami devastation headlining the media. That disaster raises the question: What can be done in our own country, state, county and town to protect our animals in the event of a natural or manmade disaster?
Ohio Farm Bureau among the elite
CHARLOTTE - The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation was recognized for outstanding achievements in 2004 during the annual meeting of the American Farm Bureau Federation, Jan.
Ohio’s corn, bean yields set records
WASHINGTON - Ohio's 2004 average corn yield is estimated at 158 bushels per acre, two bushels above the previous state record of 156 set in 2003.
Pa. Farm Show junior livestock sale total more than doubles last year’s
HARRISBURG, Pa. - The 2005 Sale of Champions and Junior Livestock Sale proved a resounding success as the gavel dropped at the 89th Pennsylvania Farm Show with buyers, exhibitors and onlookers filling the standing-room only arena.
Producing high-quality forages enhances animal performance
LEXINGTON, Ky. - Producing high-quality forages is one of the best ways to improve animal performance, whether the goal is a higher rate of gain, more pounds of milk or wool production or an enhanced conception rate.
Wineries win top honor for third year
HARRISBURG, Pa. - Mazza Vineyards from Northeast, Pa., and the Winery at Wilcox from Wilcox, Pa., were presented the Governor's Cup for the ninth annual Pennsylvania Farm Show Wine Competition.
