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Pa. festival pays tribute to pioneers
The annual Dankfest, Aug. 23, will have a special reeanctment of George Washington’s military mission near Slippery Rock 250 years ago.
Hurricane Irene causes damage to fruit, other farm crops in Pennsylvania
CAMP HILL, Pa. — Pennsylvania Farm Bureau says early reports indicate that high winds and heavy rain from Hurricane Irene have caused sporadic damage to farms and orchards in several areas of Pennsylvania. The most common problem cited by farmers field corn leaning or flattened by strong winds, while apples and other fruits fell to
Farm and Dairy announces new publisher, Jordan Roberts
After nearly 27 years at the helm of Farm and Dairy, Publisher Scot Darling will retire from his role leading the acclaimed agricultural newspaper.
Dairy Twilight Tour at Falling Star Farm focuses on family, community, state of industry
Falling Star Farm, near Polk, Ohio, hosted this year’s Dairy Twilight Tour and Summit, which focused on family, community and the state of the industry.
Bronco adoptions save mustangs, give owners piece of American heritage
Last year, nearly 7,000 wild horses and burros were adopted. Still, the Bureau of Land Management needs more families willing to adopt. Four now have a home at Stoney Hollow Farm near Lisbon, Ohio.
Grandma Helen’s goal was to provide education, and students can’t learn when hungry
Grandma Helen knew the importance of nutrition and good education.
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.
Operation Evergreen: Tree donations brighten holiday spirits
Christmas tree growers from across Ohio donated nearly 100 trees this year to “Operation Evergreen,” an effort that has been sending holiday cheer to peacekeeping troops in eastern Europe for the past five years.
Turkey hunting hasn’t changed
Turkey knowledge penned nearly 50 years ago hasn’t changed one bit. Turkeys are one of Ohio’s greatest hunting challenges.
Marcellus and Utica shale: May appears to be busy month for permitting
The photo is a shot of Washington County, Pennsylvania. A compressor station that services several Marcellus shale wells is located near the rear of some farms.
