Yearly Archives: 2009
Brown brothers take top spots in horse pulling contest
The Brown brothers of Acme, Pa., in Westmoreland County, took home the bragging rights in the heavyweight division of the horse pulling competition at the 2009 Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg.
Vegetable growers: Learn tomato grafting at Wooster workshop Jan. 27
WOOSTER, Ohio — Grafting in vegetable production can lead to plants that are stronger, have a higher yield and are more resistant to disease...
Delegates were smart to vote down Premises ID
Editor:In the Jan. 8 Farm and Dairy Letters to the Editor, Mr. McKarns recapped part of the 90th annual Farm Bureau meeting of 2008....
Extension educators receive awards
CARROLLTON, Ohio -- Carroll County Extension Educator Mike Hogan has been honored by Ohio State University Extension with the highest achievement bestowed upon an...
Pa. youth recognized at 4-H Horse Show
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa -- Several Pennsylvania youth were recognized for their achievements in the Pennsylvania 4-H Horsemanship Skills Program. Two highest levels The youth...
Pigs come to rescue of widow in Uganda
RICHMOND, Va. -- A pair of pigs in Uganda changed the life of Milly, a widow, forever. In 2003, Milly's husband died, leaving her...
Members approve ag policy positions at 2009 National Farmers Convention
CORALVILLE, Iowa -- National Farmers Organization members announced several ag policy positions at its annual farm business convention in Coralville, Iowa. A proposal to...
New glossary and thesaurus of agriculture available online
WASHINGTON -- Fans of the movie Babe will recall "Hoggett" was the last name of film's genial farmer. Farm-savvy filmgoers may recognize "hogget" --...
Ohio farmers could get low-interest loan
Last year, 1,600 Ohio farmers received reduced-rate Ag-Link loans.
Lots of new faces on ag committee
WASHINGTON -- The new House Committee on Agriculture will sport many returning representatives, but at least on the Democrat lineup, 11 are freshman legislators.Committee...
