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Changes to standard animal weights could affect Pa. producers
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is reminding livestock producers to review changes made to standard animal weights that take effect in 2019. These new weights could...
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Jersey breeders honored, official portrait unveiled at annual Jersey meeting
NORTH CANTON, Ohio — It’s the 150th anniversary of the American Jersey Cattle Association. Hundreds of Jersey cattle breeders are coming together, nationally and internationally, June 27-30, for the...
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National Jersey Heifer Sale breaks records
WEST SALEM, Ohio — The American Jersey Cattle Association held the 61st National Heifer Sale in West Salem, Ohio, June 28, with the top selling calf bringing in $67,500 — the highest single sale record...
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Winkler Farms hosts Dairy Twilight Tour
(Scroll down for photo gallery) STERLING, Ohio — Life doesn’t stop on a dairy farm — even if hundreds of your fellow farmers and friends stop in for an evening tour. As people walked from barn to barn,...
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4-H is in her blood
ASHLAND, Ohio — Natalee Blackford, 20, has won her fair share of awards throughout her years in 4-H, but she’s not one to put her accomplishments on display. Growing up, she was known as “Kathy’s...
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Beef cattle a family tradition on Nobleland Farm
CALDWELL, Ohio — Nancy Snook and her father, Jim Secrist, sat at the dining room table, laptop open and tuned into the Facebook livestream of the 2018 National Junior Angus Show in Wisconsin. Nancy’s...
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Summit County junior fair sale sets new records second year in a row
(Scroll down for photo gallery; click on an individual’s name to see a larger photo) July 28, 2018 Sale total: $143,786.60 (new record) Total Lots: 163 RABBITS Number of Market Lots: 9 Grand champion:...
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Another successful Medina County livestock sale
Aug. 3 & 4, 2018 Sale total: $487,645.50 Total Lots: 677 (Scroll down to see a slideshow of the winners’ photos; click on an individual’s name to see a larger photo) RABBITS Number of Market Lots:...
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Make-A-Wish helps teen continue to do farm chores
WADSWORTH, Ohio — Fourteen-year-old Micah Ramunni, of Wadsworth, received a special surprise from the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Aug. 28. He could have asked for anything, but all Micah wanted was a golf...
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Flock management is crucial
CALDWELL, Ohio — Imagine having your local veterinarian 40 miles away, the nearest feed mill 60 miles away, or having a two-hour drive to the nearest parts store. For some farmers in southeastern Ohio,...
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