Monthly Archives: August 2006
Mercer County livestock sale brings out bidders
MERCER, Pa. - Aug. 11 was a great night to be a rabbit exhibitor in Mercer County. Jedediah Seltzer started the record breaking when he sold his 3.
Ethanol will drive us into the future
YOUNGSTOWN - As the U.S. scrambles to find a solution to rocketing gas prices, one word has given Americans hope a that an empty tank won't always lead to an empty wallet.
Two records fall at Ashtabula County Fair sale
JEFFERSON, Ohio - If the Ashtabula County Fair junior fair market animal sale had been connected to a fairy tale, those attending would have turned into pumpkins before the grand champion steer even entered the sale ring.
More than just man’s best friend
Man's best friend is a title that seems to fall short. Few best friends have ever blessed me with such reverence as the dogs who have walked this life with me.
Big U.S. aid goes to big agribusiness
While American taxpayers await an accounting on the billions sent to the Gulf Coast to clean up Katrina's devastation, USDA already knows the tab for four emergency programs hastily designed "to further reduce stress on the grain transportation system" caused by the storm.
Now is the time for pasture planning
The month of August offers a window of great opportunities to get a jump on pasture planning and development.
Whoa, Dude! Don’t Strain the Brain
I posted the Web site Braingle on my online home page because, like the site says, you exercise your body to say physically fit, so why not exercise your brain to stay mentally fit? It suggests using the Phonetic mnemonic system as one exercise to boost memory.
Today’s fashion hits us below the belt
Regarding the subject of etiquette, I once read that rules for social behavior don't exist to control people, but rather to make everyone feel comfortable.
Top exhibitors named at FFA/4-H West Central District dairy show
NEW CASTLE, Pa. - Approximately 230 head of dairy went through the show ring at the FFA/4-H West Central District dairy show July 18 at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds.
Success at District 7 Holstein Show
WOOSTER, Ohio - Nine Ohio counties were represented at the District 7 Holstein Show July 15. The 98 head of cattle were judged by Loren Elsass of Wapakoneta, Ohio.
