Mohawk FFA’ers win at Farm Show
Western Pennsylvania FFA chapters swept most of the top 10 places in the Pa. Farm Show school demonstration competition.
Farm and Dairy/Ohio Cattlemen’s award: This cattle family not afraid of change
The Wayne Shriver family of Guernsey County is the winner of the first-ever Ohio Cattlemen's Association Commercial Producer of the Year award, sponsored by Farm and Dairy.
Pa. grants help fund grazing systems
Farmers in 16 Pennsylvania counties can apply for cost-share dollars to start or upgrade rotational grazing practices.
Banking on piggies
These days, piggy banks aren't just for children. And they're not just for saving money.
The ‘beef’ on irradiated meat
Local Giant Eagle and Tops grocery stores are stocking irradiated meat on the shelves.
Beneficial fungi boost pepper growth
Little known fungi, which have been diminished by modern agricultural practices such as tillage, could help plant intake of soil nutrients.
Backup generator isn’t a complete standby power solution
If installed improperly, a back-up generator can create a wiring hazard and complicate efforts by a utility company to reconnect the primary power source.
Buckeye Rodeo rounds up awards
An Ohio-based rodeo received numerous accolades from the Mid-States Rodeo Association.
Farm bill funding could be target for Congress appropriations bill cuts
In agricultural payments, what Congress giveth, Congress can taketh away.
Louisville tractor pull already sold out for Saturday’s finals
Tickets went on sale to the public earlier this month for the championship tractor pull held Feb. 12-15 in conjunction with the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville. Saturday night's final heats, however, are already sold out.
