Records fall at Portage Co. market livestock sale
Six of the ten grand champion animals sold Aug. 25 at the Portage County Randolph Fair Junior Fair Market Livestock Auction set record high prices.
Ohio tourism Web site: Still lots to do in Ohio in September
The Web site includes a whole list of September activities, including fairs, festivals, and celebrations still available to be experienced.
Smith family spends fair season on the road, cheering on hogs
Ramy Swine Farm is in the business of breeding and selling club show hogs, and when pigs leave the farm they are almost always headed for a showring someplace.
Pa. officials seize tractor-trailer for hauling wheat after asbestos load
The driver had hauled asbestos from Portland, Conn., to Youngstown, then allegedly picked up wheat at McCullough Grain in Sharpsville.
Antique power show planned in Carroll County
The three-day show sponsored by the Carroll County Antique Collectors Club will be at the fairgrounds in Carrollton Aug. 24-26.
Web site is source of sources for West Nile Virus information
As West Nile Virus gets increasing attention as a threat to both public and animal health in North America, the Agricultural Research Service's National Agricultural Library has put up a "go-to-first" Web site for information about it.
Electric choice: Know your choices
Guest commentatry by Laddie Marous discusses what is involved in taking advantage in the new Ohio law which allows electric consumers to choose their provider.
Bacterial wilt is smashing pumpkins
The cucumber beetle is in the pumpkin patch, and when it is infected with a bacterial pathogen, it can be deadly.
All-American Dairy Show approaching
The 38th All-American Dairy Show, Sept. 22-27 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg, Pa., showcases some of the finest dairy genetics in the nation.
Lawrence County Fair sale totals $130,900
With five record bids, the sale of 236 lots of 4-H market animals totaled $8,000 higher than last year's sale.
