Yearly Archives: 2017
Shannon Gallagher Wingert wins first National Mrs. United States Agriculture title
Shannon Gallagher Wingert, 28, of Alexandria, Pennsylvania — formerly of Portage County, Ohio — won the first ever National Mrs. United States Agriculture division during the National Miss United States Agriculture pageant June 24, in Birmingham, Alabama.
6 common foot problems found in dairy cows
Economic losses in dairy herd production can often be attributed to foot problems. Learn more about potential issues and how they can affect your herd.
Farmers battle animal welfare laws
Large-scale industrial farmers are pushing for changes that would make it harder for states to further regulate the way they do business.
Researchers put soil balancing to test
Researchers from Ohio State University are working with private farmers to test the benefits of soil balancing, and organic farming.
It’s not too late to plant a vegetable garden
If you didn’t find time to plant a garden this spring, don’t worry. Gardeners can plant vegetables in July and August for a fall harvest.
Canfield Fair is building new junior fair complex
The Canfield Fair is relocating the junior fair to the center of the fairgrounds, where it will build a new multi-purpose complex in time for the 2018 fair.
CAUV reform gets another Senate nod
The Ohio Senate has approved CAUV reform in its version of the state operating budget.
Pennsylvania fair queen promotes ag
The 2017 Pennsylvania fair queen, Butler County's Madeline McEachin, is dedicated to promoting agriculture and representing the fair community to the rest of the state.
Can you hazard a guess on this antique tools use?
With multiple pivot points and mounting pads, this antique tool has its owner, Wayne Copper stumped. Can you hazard a guess?
Summer camp left lasting memories, a longing for more
Summer church camp left Judith Sutherland with many fond memories and a longing to return each year.
