Yearly Archives: 2008
Pennsylvania hits 400,000-acre mark in farmland preservation
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- The Pennsylvania Farmland Preservation Board set a new record by preserving the state's 400,000th acre.Pennsylvania leads the nation in the number...
Geauga County Junior Fair livestock auction results
Find out who topped the livestock competitions and see if you’re in a slideshow of photos taken at this year’s Geauga County Fair.
Farm and Dairy writers earn awards from Ohio SPJ
SALEM, Ohio -- Farm and Dairy writers have earned three awards from the Ohio Society of Professional Journalists in the trade publications division of...
2008 Canfield Fair livestock auction results
Find out who topped the livestock competitions, and see if you’re in a slideshow of photos taken at this year’s Canfield Fair.
Nothing to sneeze at: Earthworms blamed for spread of giant ragweed
LAWRENCE, Kan. -- Scientists have discovered that "underground gardening" by earthworms is contributing to the spread of giant ragweed, a plant that causes sneezes...
New license plate benefits Ohio’s equine industry
COLUMBUS -- A new specialty license plate recognizing the horse industry is now available through the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles.House Bill 293 gave...
Historical construction equipment is put on display
Enthusiastic fans of antique construction equipment came from many parts of the United States and several foreign countries to take part in the Historical Construction Equipment Association's 23rd national convention held recently in Brownsville, Pa. in conjunction with the annual National Pike Steam Gas and Horse Association's summer show.
Stark County junior fair auction tops $510,000
Find out who topped the junior fair market livestock competitions, and see if you're in a slideshow of photos taken at this year's Stark County Fair.
ADM, Deere, Monsanto set to collaborate on corn stover research
DECATUR, Ill. -- Archer Daniels Midland Company, Deere & Company and Monsanto Company have agreed to collaborate on research to explore technologies and processes...
Destined for greatness: Florida town lays claim to state’s first wind farm
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. -- Destiny, Fla., America's first eco-sustainable city, has created Florida's first sustainable energy farm.Destiny's Energy Farm will be a learning center...
