Monthly Archives: August 2006
Sand, Surreys, and Sunsets
"One thing for sure," I declared, "I'm not renting one of these again." "Well, unless we can find one that's adjustable.
School supply savvy
I think we all know by now my opinion on back-to-school clothing. Namely, that the only thing missing from most back-to-school fashion collections for even the youngest children is a dimly lit stage and a pole.
Pa. Farm Bureau secures change in crop insurance rules to manage risk
CAMP HILL, Pa. - Pennsylvania Farm Bureau has successfully secured a change to crop insurance rules that will make certain coverages more available to farmers in Northeastern states and help them better manage their agricultural risk.
National and local crop forecasts offer plenty of mixed news
SALEM, Ohio - Based on conditions as of Aug. 1, Ohio's average corn yield is forecast at 160 bushels per acre, up 17 bushels per acre from last years average state yield of 143 bushels per acre.
Columbiana Co. barn photos needed
NEW WATERFORD, Ohio - Columbiana County 4-H clubs and Farm and Dairy encourage interested individuals to submit a picture of a Columbiana County barn (with a brief description and any known history) for consideration in the Columbiana County barn poster project, "The Century Barns of Columbiana County.
New record set at Jefferson County Fair sale
SMITHFIELD, Ohio - There were many things to celebrate Saturday afternoon as the Jefferson County Junior Fair livestock sale got under way.
Dairymen call for new pricing system
Clearfield County chosen for ethanol site
SALEM, Ohio - Pennsylvania is making huge strides in the ethanol race. Gov. Edward Rendell said Aug.
Political leaders praise Pa. agriculture
ROCK SPRINGS, Pa. - Pennsylvania's agricultural industry has a lot to look forward to, particularly in the area of renewable energy, according to Gov.
Hay history
ROCK SPRINGS, Pa. - As long as farmers have been working the land and raising livestock, making hay has been one of agriculture's standard chores.