Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Jefferson County collected more than $150,000 in additional funds for conservation practices last month.

Newly launched self-help program enhances farm profits and protects natural resources.

Hannah Etzler, Andrew Stein, Jill Gevin and Nathan Tice get top 4-H and FFA recognition.

Program will be duplicated in Beaver and New Castle for license update credits.

In this week's commentary, Editor Susan Crowell gives her take on various issues.

Hog numbers and pork supplies will be somewhat higher than previously anticipated, according to the September Hogs and Pigs inventory report.

The state expects anyone who withdraws or uses more than an average of 10,000 gallons of water per day in a month to register a water source and withdrawal amounts.

Members hear news of possible dues increase; hand out scholarships to youth members.

Membership agreement from 1957 was one of oldest Farm Bureau items displayed atPortage County's annual meeting.

A decline in lamb consumption and sheep numbers worldwide is pushing representatives from the United States, Australia and New Zealand to explore ways to improve the U.S. market.