Locust invasion threatens agriculture
KAEDI, Mauritania - As swarm after swarm of desert locusts - some of them up 40 kilometers long and containing billions of insects - arrive in the agricultural south of this West African country, farmers, herders and government alike say that without outside help the region's population is facing catastrophe.
Northeast Ohio Holsteins take honors
CANFIELD, Ohio - The Northeast Ohio District Holstein Show was July 24 in Canfield, Ohio.
Under perfect weather, judge Dave Dyment of Ontario, Canada, surveyed 136 head of top dairy cattle.
Pa. farmers apply for fuel tax refund
HARRISBURG, Pa. - Any Pennsylvania resident who uses liquid fuels in agricultural production is eligible for a tax refund.
Pawpaw: The Midwest banana?
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Although the pawpaw is native to the eastern and central United States, it is a surprisingly well-kept secret.
Precipitation likely to exceed last year’s
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - If it seems to you like this year is wetter so far than 2003 - which for much of Pennsylvania was the wettest on record - you are perceptive.
Medina Co. Fair rabbits set new sale record
MEDINA, Ohio -
Ohio State Fair Sale of Champions sets new records
COLUMBUS - Ask 16-year-old Jamie Banbury of Knox County the highlight of her summer, her year, her life, and she'll tell you about the 2004 Ohio State Fair.
Ashtabula County Fair: Late night equals more money
JEFFERSON, Ohio - Ashtabula County 4-H'ers had a long night at the fair's junior market livestock sale Aug.
Gloomy night leads to bright records in Pa.
SALEM, Ohio - The Butler Farm Show junior market livestock auction took place on a gloomy, cool evening that felt like a fall night rather than the beginning of August.
Pa. opts to negotiate, not litigate
SALEM, Ohio - Clashing farmers and local officials in Pennsylvania may soon be heading to the negotiating table instead of the courtroom.
