Weather threatens previously optimistic hog outlook
At this point, there’s no way to know exactly how much corn and soybeans will yield, how much grain and feed prices will increase or how they will affect hog producers.
Apple lovers, get ready to taste SnapDragon and RubyFrost
After years of development and consumer testing as "NY1" and "NY2" Cornell University and New York Apple Growers have given the hottest new apples in the Empire State names worthy of their unique assets: SnapDragon and RubyFrost.
In Ohio, Southeast FFA’er creates milk can fundraiser
Southeast FFA member Alex Zavara III has painted two FFA milk can seats that have earned his chapter $1,700 over the past two years.
Canfield Fair Livestock Sale 2013
The 2013 Mahoning County Junior Fair began its livestock auctions Aug. 29. It was the first of three to be held this weekend. The chickens, turkeys and cattle sales will be held Aug. 30 and the annual cheese sale will be held Sept. 1. Keep checking back for sale results as they are reported.
The time to act against herbicide resistant weeds is now, not next season
Farmers complaining about glyphosate resistant weeds this year should make plans now if they want to get a handle on it for next year.
Sorghum production not for the weak
Some growers recently gathered at the Clift farm admitted the production of the sorghum can be tricky.
Molnar Farms: Quality produce with a WOW! factor
In Mahoning County, the Molnar family knew it had to expand their farm market if they wanted to continue to grow. Today, their market is as beautiful as their produce.
Consol to drill in Marcellus shale at Pittsburgh airport
Consol Energy plans 47 Marcellus wells, with the future potential to drill Upper Devonian wells, on ground at the Pittsburgh International Airport.
Pennsylvania shale production: Sweet spot in Susquehanna County
The Pennsylvania DEP released production reports from Marcellus shale wells drilled and producing from January - June 2013.
Water quality: The issue and what’s at stake
If you live and farm anywhere near Ohio’s 312-mile Lake Erie shoreline, you’re most likely familiar with some of the environmental problems the lake faces.
