Ag barometer finds farmers more optimistic about market prices
Farmers' sentiment about the agricultural economy climbed to 139 in July — the highest level recorded in 2017 since January.
Butler Farm Show market livestock sale results
4-H and FFA members received strong support at this year's Butler Farm Show market livestock sale, including a new record bid for the grand champion goat.
5 reasons to love the fair
The fair connects family, friends and community, offering food, education, entertainment, livestock shows and a chance to get to know local businesses.
USDA forecasts record soybean production
USDA Crop Production report predicts record 88.7 million acres of soybeans will be harvested this year.
Pulling for her husband in Holmes County
Stacy Giauque led this year's Holmes County tractor pull, which was dedicated in memory of her husband, Brad.
Women in Agribusiness award Nomination deadline is Aug. 16
The deadline to submit nominations for the Women in Agribusiness Demeter Award of Excellence has been extended to Aug. 16.
Dairy industry APD breakfast set for Aug. 16
The Center for Dairy Excellence and Penn State Extension Dairy Team are hosting a Dairy Industry Breakfast for dairy professionals.
September training covers FSMA for feed processors
FSMA requires facilities processing animal food to comply with new current good manufacturing practices and to implement a written animal food safety plan.
Ag association completes OSU scholarship fund
The Ohio AgriBusiness Association will donate $50,000 to complete the endowed scholarship fund that was started last year.
Free water tests for private water supplies
Penn State Extension has received funding to provide no-cost drinking water testing to a limited number of homeowners.
