Ashtabula County sets records with 2011 fair
Several records were set at the 2011 Ashtabula County Fair during the junior fair livestock sale.
USDA reports increase in number of farmers markets across the country
WASHINGTON -- More than 1,000 new farmers markets have been recorded across the country, according to results released recently in the USDA's 2011 National Farmers Market Directory.
Records fall at Butler Farm Show market livestock sale
Several records were set at this year's market livestock sale at the Butler Farm Show, including a record $25.50 per pound for the grand champion hog.
Financial crisis indirectly influencing agriculture industry
NEW YORK -- While the uncertainty on Wall Street directly affects the financial sector, a Purdue Extension agricultural economist says it's the indirect consequences...
U.S. DOT says no to new regulations for American ag community
Guidance from the U.S. Department of Transportation will ensure states continue to use commonsense in applying existing safety rules.
Ohio State Fair 2011
Check out the sale results of the 2011 Ohio State Fair. New records were set, including grand champion steer: $85,000.
Injured barn owl rescued and nursed back to health
BERLIN, Ohio -- "Home to roost" is more than an expression for a barn owl that was recently released on a Holmes County farm. Earlier this spring, the owl was injured in a collision with a vehicle. A concerned local farmer made the connections to have the owl taken to the Medina Raptor Center, even though he feared the owl might not survive.
Farm production expenditures rise slightly in 2010
WASHINGTON -- After a brief reprieve in 2009, last year farm production expenditures resumed an upward trend. In 2010, U.S. farmers reported spending $289...
Mercer County (Pa.) 4-H Roundup champions sell market animals
Meet the winners of this year's Mercer County (Pa.) 4-H Roundup market livestock competitions.
Hershey caps 4-H career with horses as world pinto champ.
WOOSTER, Ohio -- It's always nice to end your 4-H career on a high note, and one equine exhibitor from Ohio's Wayne County has...
