Crawford County farmers growing camelina for biofuel
In most places in the East, they're still talking about the coming biofuels revolution. But in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, farmers already are involved in it.
Buyers willing to pay top dollar to support smaller, local farmers
COLUMBUS — New research suggests that the average supermarket shopper is willing to pay a premium price for locally produced foods, providing some farmers...
Scientists test potatoes’ chip potential
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — At Penn State, thousands of potato varieties from around the globe are put through extensive cross-breeding programs, genetic research and...
Top jockey credits 4-H for opportunity to succeed
BATON ROUGE, La. — A Louisiana native and former 4-H member, Kent Desormeaux and his horse Big Brown scored impressive victories at the 2008...
Preparing a path for the next generation (Part 1)
For Henry “Junior” Wengerd, the farm is everything. It’s a school for his children, a nursing home for his parents and the place he wants to retire. It’s much more than a way to make a living. For Wengerd and his family, the farm is a way to make a life.
It will take survival of the fittest to beat emerald ash borer
Can researchers beat the clock and build a better ash tree?
FFA builds baseball building
BESSEMER, Pa. — The Mohawk Vo-Ag program completed a large project this spring.
Celeb motorcycle exhibit will get your motor runnin’
PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, located in Pickerington, Ohio, will spotlight over 100 of the world's most recognizable enthusiasts in...
Here come the slugs. Again.
Planting delays and cool weather have slowed corn development, paving the way for a potential issue with slugs in no-till fields.
Black vulture kills increasing in Ohio
SALEM, Ohio -- Fairfield County cattleman Dick Kilbarger saw it with his own eyes: Eight or 10 black vultures spread in a semi-circle across...
