USDA proposes ruling for sheep
Proposal meant to prevent spread of scrapie, but doesn't change what most livestock markets are already doing.
Charles King, George Hunter win KILE wool contest
HARRISBURG, Pa. - The consistent quality of Charles King's flock earned him the Best Five Fleeces award during the wool show held during the 48th annual Keystone International Livestock Exposition.
Conneautville, Pa.: Papa’s Girls thrive on responsibility and showing cattle
HARRISBURG, Pa. - In an age where most teenagers lack direction and responsibility, KILE offers a refreshing glimpse into the fact that in the agriculture community, direction and responsibility in teenagers is, in fact, very apparent.
Disaster relief gets nod from Congress
WASHINGTON - Farm disaster aid moves to the president's desk, approved unanimously by the House Oct.
Locals show champions at KILE
HARRISBURG, Pa.. - Jake Logan of Irvin, Pa.., won the grand champion steer title with his steer, Heatseeker, during the junior steer show held during the Keystone International Livestock Exposition (KILE) at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg.
McConaughey receives hall of fame award from Pa. livestock association
HARRISBURG, Pa. - Clyde W. McConaughey Jr. of Indiana County, Pa., was honored with the Pennsylvania Livestock Association's Hall of Fame award at the 48th Keystone International Livestock Exposition.
Mid-Atlantic Alliance of Cooperatives: Gilkinson, Schriver named leaders
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - The Mid-Atlantic Alliance of Cooperatives presented leadership awards to Amanda Gilkinson of Wattsburg, Pa.
Pa. swine make the list at Keystone
HARRISBURG, Pa. - Kenneth Bauer of KC Farms in Walkersville, Md., earned top Poland China honors with his swine at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition held at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg.
How to handle horse manure concerns
(Last of a three-part series)
SALEM, Ohio - If you are going to care for a horse, what are you going to do with the huge amount of manure generated by your horse?
To be exact, a 1,000-pound horse produces up to 9 tons of manure a year, according to Ann Swinker, a Penn State University Extension horse specialist.
Under water: Advice on disposal of drowned animals
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio - To help farmers better manage flood-related problems in Ohio, the Ohio Department of Agriculture has issued the following recommendations regarding safe disposal of drowned animals.
