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.
Clipping a chicken’s wings
With the popularity of backyard chickens increasing, learning how to properly clip a chicken's wings is becoming important.
Weather market: Hold onto your hat (and call your grain buyer ASAP)
Two weeks from now we may know more about this grain market, but it may be too late. Catch this market while there is fear in it.
Portage County Fair 2013
Portage County Fair sale results.
