Saturday, May 4, 2024
Pennsylvania fair queen

The 2017 Pennsylvania fair queen, Butler County's Madeline McEachin, is dedicated to promoting agriculture and representing the fair community to the rest of the state.
Ohio cheesemakers book cover

The Ohio Swiss Cheese Association is releasing a book on the heritage of Swiss cheesemaking in Ohio to celebrate its upcoming 100-year anniversary.
Top receiving counties

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission will distribute $173 million in impact fees from shale oil and gas drilling to county and municipal governments, the Marcellus Legacy Fund and state agencies.

After a mild winter, growing tick populations and a rise in tick-related illnesses are a cause for concern. Learn more about disease-carrying ticks in Ohio.
Dairy cow.

Entering the hottest months of the year, it’s time to get familiar with the signs of heat stress and how you can keep your dairy herd healthy and happy.

Parents should educate themselves as they decide whether or not to support the changes in the law or allow their children to use marijuana.
chickens

Safe handling practices with backyard chickens are the key to avoiding Salmonella infection, which may cause diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps.

Dads who enjoy gardening as much as they enjoy BBQ will appreciate the gift of a grilling garden this Father’s Day.
Mt. Hope Auction

The way that cattle and livestock are sold continues to change, but weekly auctions still play an important role.
video

Deanna and Andy Troutman were just a couple of 20somethings when they decided to become owners of two wineries. From a polar vortex destroying most of their grape crop to a recent distillery explosion, they've had their share of obstacles along the way.