Hall-of-fame auctioneer raises the bid
Although Wayne Patterson couldn't have known he was destined to become an auction hall-of-famer, the western Pennsylvania auctioneer immediately had a knack for the business.
Holmes County horse first in state stricken with West Nile virus
A horse stabled on an Amish farm near Fredericksburg in Holmes County was euthanized earlier this month after lab tests confirmed the animal was infected with West Nile virus.
Study: Genetically modified crops may pass helpful traits to weeds
If a wild relative grows near a crop plant, chances are good that the two will crossbreed.
Lower U.S. forecast across the board
The USDA's August Crop Production report, which contained a surprisingly small forecast of the 2002 U.S. corn and soybean crops and a much lower estimate of the wheat crop.
Ashtabula County buyers set new cheese, turkey sale records
The Ashtabula County Fair junior market livestock sale totaled $152,359.81, up more than $3,000 from last year's sale.
Laurels for Trumbull Co. FB members
Trumbull County Farm Bureau members met at their annual meeting Aug. 8 to honor 10 members with star awards, the state's highest accolade for local programming.
Support continues for Mercer 4-H
For the 23rd consecutive year, northwest Pennsylvania businesses packed the Mercer County 4-H park to support Mercer area youth to the tune of $99,487.
Farm market hosts quilt show, corn roast
Maize Valley Farm Market will host a quilt show and corn roast Aug. 24-25 in the top of the century-old bank barn that houses the market in Hartville, Ohio.
State honors achievements of longtime farm families
Eight Ohio farm families will receive Ohio's 2002 Outstanding Century Farm Awards.
Copes show supreme champion at Columbiana Co. Fair dairy show
The grand champion Jersey, owned by the Brian Cope family of Spring Haven Jerseys, topped the other breed champions for the overall supreme champion honor at the Columbiana County Fair.
