10/9/2011

MICHIGAN, KENTUCKY TOP COMPETITORS AT KILE LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTESTS

Harrisburg – After a long day of evaluating beef, swine and sheep, Michigan State University and Kentucky 4-H earned top honors in the Keystone International Livestock Exposition Collegiate and Junior Livestock Judging contests. More...

10/9/2011

MARSHALL AND RED FIGHT FOR A CURE FOR LOU GEHRIG’S DISEASE

Harrisburg – Marshall Allison, from Georgetown, Beaver County, is a typical high school senior in many ways. More...

10/9/2011

SINKING SPRING STALLION SOARS TO TOP OF CLASS AT KILE PASO FINO SHOW

Harrisburg – Belagio del Cedro, exhibited by Beaverrlea Manderbach of Sinking Spring, Pa., took home tops honors under both judges during the Paso Fino Show held during the Keystone International Livestock Exposition on Oct. 9, at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg More...

10/9/2011

YOUTH EXHIBIT MORE THAN 200 CATTLE IN KILE JUNIOR BEEF SHOW

Harrisburg – Exhibitors ages 21 and under showed more than 200 cattle entries in the Junior Beef Show at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition on Sunday, Oct. 9, in Harrisburg. More...

10/9/2011

INDIANA FEMALE, BULL NAMED SUPREME CHAMPIONS AT 2011 KILE

Harrisburg – HSC Nikki Minaj 102, a Sim Solution owned by Schaeffer Show Cattle of Hagerstown, Ind., was named Supreme Champion Beef Female at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition on Sunday, Oct. 9. More...

10/8/2011

SUPREME SWEPT BY WISCONSIN, PENNSYLVANIA SHEEP AT KILE

Harrisburg – Supreme Champion Ewe and Ram were selected from Pennsylvania and Wisconsin at the 2011 Keystone International Livestock Exposition in Harrisburg, on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 607 entries and 13 breeds of sheep. More...

10/8/2011

AGRI-OLYMPICS TEST KIDS COMPETITIVE SPIRIT AT KILE

Harrisburg – Children got competitive during the Agri-Kid Olympics at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, on Saturday, Oct. 8. More...

10/8/2011

KILE YOUTH STRUT THEIR STUFF IN THE SHEEP LEAD LINE CONTEST

Harrisburg – Seven youth in three age divisions competed in the Keystone Lead Line Sheep Show on Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition in Harrisburg. More...

10/8/2011

WINDERMERE WINNING STREAK CONTINUES AT KILE DRAFT SHOW

Harrisburg – Windermere Farms of Springmills, Pa., continued their week long winning streak during the Draft Horse Hitch Show at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition on Saturday, Oct. 8. More...

10/8/2011

SOMERSET STEER SEES KILE VICTORY

Harrisburg – Jancy Lynn of Garrett, Somerset County, exhibited the Grand Champion Steer, Charles, in the Junior Market Steer Show, held Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition in Harrisburg, Pa. More...

10/8/2011

FRANKLIN, JUNIATA COUNTY JUNIOR BEEF EXHIBITORS EARN SCHOLARSHIPS AT KILE

Harrisburg – Franklin and Juniata county college students were awarded educational scholarships sponsored by the Keystone International Livestock Exposition (KILE) Beef Committee at the annual show, Saturday, Oct. 8. More...

10/8/2011

WYOMING DRAFT BREEDER WINS ALL AT NORTH AMERICAN 6-HORSE HITCH CLASSIC

Harrisburg – Jackson Fork Ranch, Bondurant, Wyo. took home the most prestigious award, the North American All Breeds 6-Horse Hitch Classic, at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition on Saturday, Oct. 8. More...

10/8/2011

IT’S ‘APORKALYPSE NOW’ FOR THE FOURTH-ANNUAL KILE BARBECUE CONTEST

Harrisburg – Mike Fay and Andy Sawran, the two-man team behind “Aporkalypse Now,” bested 47 other teams in the fourth-annual Keystone Classic Barbecue Competition on Oct. 8 at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition in Harrisburg. More...

10/7/2011

PICTURE-PERFECT POLAND CHINA GILT AND DASHING DUROC BOAR WIN SUPREME CHAMPION AT KILE

Harrisburg – A Poland China gilt and Duroc boar topped a field of 319 animals in the open the breeding swine show at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition on Friday, Oct. 7. More...

10/7/2011

OHIO JEWEL SHINES SUPREME AT KILE DRAFT HORSE SHOW

Harrisburg – John Cush of New Philadelphia, Ohio, took home Supreme Champion honors during the Draft Horse Show held Friday, Oct. 7, More...

10/7/2011

TEAMWORK PULLS AHEAD OF THE REST AT KILE DRAFT HORSE HITCH SHOW

Harrisburg – Draft Horse Hitch exhibitors got a chance to show off their teamwork during the Keystone International Livestock Exposition at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg. More...

10/7/2011

PENNSYLVANIA PERCHERONS PUSH TO TOP IN KILE SHOW

Harrisburg – Household name in horses Gerald L. Allebach of Windermere Farms, Spring Mills, Centre County, once again dominated the competition during the Percheron Halter Horse Show held at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition on Friday, Oct. 7. More...

10/7/2011

GEORGIA HAFLINGER PUTS ON THE ‘RITZ’ AT KILE

Harrisburg – Brenda Green-Vaughn returned home to Sparta, Georgia, with her Grand Champion Haflinger mare Ritzy JPH on Saturday, Oct. 1, after earning the title during the Keystone International Livestock Exposition. More...

10/7/2011

OHIO BREEDER SWEEPS BELGIAN REGIONAL HORSE SHOW

Harrisburg – John Cush of New Philadelphia, Ohio, swept the competition during the Belgian Regional Draft Horse Show during the Keystone International Livestock Exposition at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg. More...

10/7/2011

BRADFORD COUNTY HORSES HAS ‘REAL HORSE POWER’ AT KILE CLYDESDALE SHOW

Harrisburg – Tom Young of Young’s Real Horse Power, Bradford County, dominated the competition in several classes with his Clydesdale entries on Thursday, Oct. 6, during the Clydesdale Eastern Regional Halter Show at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition. More...

10/7/2011

TEAMWORK PULLS AHEAD OF THE REST AT KILE DRAFT HORSE HITCH SHOW

Harrisburg – Draft Horse Hitch exhibitors got a chance to show off their teamwork during the Keystone International Livestock Exposition at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg. More...

10/7/2011

NEW HAMP-‘SHIRES’ WIN GRAND CHAMPION STALLION AT KILE SHOW

Harrisburg – Northeast Shires from Epsom, N.H., dominated the Shire Show at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition on Friday, Oct. 7, at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center. More...

10/7/2011

CHESTER, YORK COUNTY YOUTH EARN HIGH STOCKMAN HONORS AT KILE

Harrisburg – A 4-H team from Chester and York counties took home top honors during the 34th Keystone Stockman’s Contest held Friday, Oct. 7, during the Keystone International Livestock Exposition at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg. More...

10/6/2011

NEARLY 600 STUDENTS DISCOVER AGRICULTURE AT 15TH FARM CITY DAY

Harrisburg – Lessons about agriculture came to life today for nearly 600 students during the Department of Agriculture’s 15th Farm City Day, held at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg. More...

10/6/2011

PENNSYLVANIA LIVESTOCK 4-H AND FFA MEMBERS RECOGNIZED AT KILE

Harrisburg – Four outstanding Pennsylvania 4-H and FFA youth were awarded scholarships from the Pennsylvania Livestock Association (PLA) during the 55th Keystone International Livestock Exposition Opening Ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 6, at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center. More...

10/6/2011

MILLER NAMED TO PENNSYLVANIA LIVESTOCK ASSOCIATION HALL OF FAME

Harrisburg – Ronald Miller of Bernville, Berks County, was awarded the Pennsylvania Livestock Association Hall of Fame Award Thursday, Oct. 6, during the Opening Ceremonies of the 2011 Keystone International Livestock Exposition in Harrisburg. More...

10/6/2011

SIX YOUTH RECEIVE $1,000 SCHOLARSHIPS FROM PA LIVESTOCK ASSOCIATION

Harrisburg – Six outstanding youth received $1,000 scholarships from the Pennsylvania Livestock Association (PLA) based on leadership skills, a keen interest in the livestock industry, involvement in the Keystone International Livestock Exposition (KILE) and support of PLA. More...

9/28/2011

PUBLIC INVITED TO ENJOY, JUDGE BARBEQUE AT KEYSTONE CLASSIC CHAMPIONSHIP

Harrisburg – More than 40 barbeque teams will vie for $8,600 in prize money and the Pennsylvania State Cup during the fourth-annual Keystone Classic Barbeque State Championship, held Oct. 7-8 during the Keystone International Livestock Exposition at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg. More...

9/28/2011

AGRICULTURE SECRETARY INVITES PUBLIC TO 55TH KEYSTONE INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION

Harrisburg – Agriculture Secretary George Greig today invited the public to visit the 55th Keystone International Livestock Exposition, or KILE, to be held Oct. 1-9 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg. More...

8/23/2011

ENTRY DEADLINES APPROACHING FOR KEYSTONE INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION

Harrisburg – Keystone International Livestock Exposition entry deadlines are rapidly approaching. Cattle, sheep and swine are due by Wednesday, Aug. 31, and horse entries are due by Friday, Sept. 9. More...

8/23/2011

FIRST ALL-BREED HEIFER SHOWCASE SALE TO BE HELD DURING KEYSTONE INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK EXPO

Harrisburg – Beef producers and exhibitors are invited to submit consignments to the first all-breed Keystone Heifer Showcase Sale, slated Saturday, Oct. 8, at 3 p.m., at the 2011 Keystone International Livestock Exposition, or KILE, in Harrisburg. More...

10/3/2010

MISSOURI, KENTUCKY TEAMS SCORE HIGH IN LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTESTS AT KILE

HARRISBURG – The University of Missouri and the Kentucky 4-H teams swept the competition in the Intercollegiate and Junior Livestock Judging contests, held Saturday, Oct. 2 at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition. More...

10/3/2010

KILE YOUTH ‘LEAD’ THEIR WAY TO THE TOP IN SHEEP COMPETITION

HARRISBURG – Youth in three different divisions competed for titles during the Keystone Lead Line Sheep Show on Saturday, Oct. 2, at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition in Harrisburg. More...

10/3/2010

INDIANA FEMALE, PENNSYLVANIA MALE NAMED 2010 KILE SUPREME CHAMPIONS

HARRISBURG – CF Augusta Pride 925 BS ET, the Shorthorn owned by Cates Farms and Simons Farms of Modoc, Ind., was named Supreme Champion Female of the beef show at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition, held Sunday, Oct. 3 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg. More...

10/2/2010

PENNSYLVANIA HAFLINGERS EARN TOP HONORS AT KILE SHOW

HARRISBURG – Two Pennsylvania breeders dominated the Haflinger Show during the 2010 Keystone International Livestock Exposition, held Sept. 27-28, at the Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg. More...

10/2/2010

SOMERSET COUNTY’S ‘BILLY’ NAMED GRAND CHAMPION STEER AT KILE

HARRISBURG – Lacey Murray of Garrett, Somerset County, exhibited the Grand Champion Steer, Billy, at the Junior Market Steer Show, held Saturday, Oct. 2, at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition in Harrisburg, Pa. More...

10/2/2010

PENNSYLVANIA, MARYLAND JUNIOR BEEF EXHIBITORS AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS AT KILE

HARRISBURG – Educational scholarships sponsored by the Keystone International Livestock Exposition (KILE) Beef Committee were awarded to a Pennsylvania and Maryland college students who exhibited beef cattle at the expo, held annually at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center. More...

10/2/2010

YOUTH PUT FORTH BEST EFFORT TO BECOME AG-OLYMPIANS

HARRISBURG – Kids under the age of 10 had the chance to show off their athletic skills in the Agri-Kid Olympics and Pedal Pull on Saturday, Oct. 2, at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in Harrisburg. More...

10/2/2010

PENNSYLVANIA, MINNESOTA SHEEP BREEDERS TAKE TOP HONORS AT KILE

HARRISBURG – Supreme Champion Ewe and Ram were selected from Minnesota and Pennsylvania at the 2010 Keystone International Livestock Exposition in Harrisburg on Saturday, Oct. 2, from among 671 entries and 13 breeds of sheep. More...

10/2/2010

CENTRE COUNTY FARM WINS PERCHERON SHOW AT KILE

HARRISBURG – Exhibitor Gerald L Allebach, of Windermere Farm in Springmills, Centre County, Pa., took top honors at the Percheron Show, held Wednesday, Sept. 29 at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition. Allebach had Grand Champion Stallion and Grand Champion Mare of the show. More...

10/2/2010

DRAFT HORSES TROT THEIR WAY THROUGH COMPETITION

HARRISBURG – Several breeds of horses competed in the Draft Horse shows held Sept. 29 - Oct.1, during the Keystone International Livestock Exposition at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg. More...

10/2/2010

CANDACE SWEEPS BELGIAN SHOW FOR SECOND YEAR IN A ROW

HARRISBURG – Mountaineer Candace, exhibited by Tom and Tim Lemley of Waynesburg, Pa., won the Best of Breed Belgian at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg. ‘Candace’ was awarded Champion Senior Mare and Grand Champion Mare earlier in the show. More...

10/2/2010

ONE-MAN TEAM TAKES CONTROL OF THIRD ANNUAL KILE BARBEQUE CONTEST

HARRISBURG – Gone Hoggin’, a one-man barbeque team from Bear, Del., bested 45 other master “Q’ers” during the Keystone Classic Barbeque Competition, winning top honors during the third annual event on Oct. 2 at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition in Harrisburg, Pa. More...

10/2/2010

PENNSYLVANIA PASOS PASS COMPETITORS IN KILE HALTER, PERFORMANCE COMPETITION

HARRISBURG – Springtime Triunfo, owned by TNT Paso Finos, Reading Pa., walked away with the title of Paso Performance Champion under both judges during the Keystone International Livestock Exposition, Oct. 2, at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg, Pa. More...

10/1/2010

ANNUAL KILE FARM CITY DAY BRINGS YOUTH TO AGRICULTURE

HARRISBURG – Nearly 30 vendors brought the agriculture story to elementary students during the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s 14th annual Farm City Day, held in conjunction with the Keystone International Livestock Exposition on Thursday, Sept. 30. More...

10/1/2010

SUPREME SWINE TITLES GO TO WASHINGTON COUNTY BOAR, PERRY COUNTY GILT

HARRISBURG – A Duroc gilt and Yorkshire boar topped a field of 239 animals in the open the breeding swine show at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition on Friday, Oct. 1. More...

10/1/2010

NORTH CAROLINA CONTINUES WINNING STREAK IN KILE STOCKMAN’S CONTEST

HARRISBURG – For the eighth consecutive year, a North Carolina team has taken first place at the Keystone Stockman’s Contest held Friday, Oct. 1, at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg. More...

10/1/2010

MICHIGAN CLYDESDALES WIN CHAMPIONSHIP MARE AND STALLION AT KILE

HARRISBURG – Greenwood Farms from Richmond, Mich., took home grand champion honors in the Mare and Stallion divisions of the Clydesdale Show during the Keystone International Livestock Exposition on Thursday, Sept. 30, at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center. More...

10/1/2010

VERMONT STALLION LEAVES AN ‘IMAGE’ DURING KILE SHIRE SHOW

HARRISBURG – Turie Sorrell of Concord, Vt., led Legacy’s Image to the Grand Champion Shire Stallion title on Wednesday, Sept. 29, during the Regional Shire Halter Show at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition. More...

10/1/2010

PENNSYLVAINA TEAM WINS ALL-BREED CLASSIC SIX-HORSE HITCH AT KILE

HARRISBURG – A team of Pennsylvania Percherons won the All Breed Classic Series 6-Horse Hitch during the Keystone International Livestock Exposition on Friday, Oct. 1 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg. More...

10/1/2010

CHAMPION FEMALE ‘POWERS’ TO THE TOP AT KILE NATIONAL HERERFORD SHOW

HARRISBURG – MSC Ramseys Sylvia Powerload, owned by Matthew Compton of Greenfield, Ind., was named Grand Champion Female of the National Hereford Show, held Friday, Oct. 1, at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition. More...

10/1/2010

BERKS, CHESTER COUNTY TEAMS SMOKE THE COMPETITION DURING KILE BARBEQUE CONTESTS

HARRISBURG – Hawg’s Gone Smokin’ and 3 Dumb Dutchmen barbeque teams took home top honors in the Keystone Classic Barbeque Competition, held Friday, Oct. 1, during the Keystone International Livestock Exposition in Harrisburg. More...

9/30/2010

COLVIN CHOSEN FOR PENNSYLVANIA LIVESTOCK ASSOCIATION HALL OF FAME

HARRISBURG – Louis M. “Mick” Colvin, of West Salem, Ohio, was awarded the Pennsylvania Livestock Association Hall of Fame Award Thursday, Sept. 30, during Opening Ceremonies of the 2010 Keystone International Livestock Exposition. More...

9/30/2010

BLAIR, SOMERSET COUNTY YOUTH AWARDED LIVESTOCK SCHOLARSHIPS

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Livestock Association (PLA) awarded $1,000 scholarships to two outstanding young individuals at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition on Thursday, Sept. 30, at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg. More...

9/30/2010

PENNSYLVANIA’S OUTSTANDING LIVESTOCK 4-H AND FFA MEMBERS RECOGNIZED AT KILE

HARRISBURG – For the 34th year, the Pennsylvania Livestock Association (PLA) awarded outstanding Pennsylvania 4-H and FFA youth with scholarships at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition Opening Ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 30, at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg. More...

9/27/2010

AGRICULTURE SECRETARY INVITES PUBLIC TO 54TH KEYSTONE INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION

HARRISBURG – Agriculture Secretary Russell C. Redding today invited the public to visit the 54th Keystone International Livestock Exposition, or KILE, at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg from Sept. 27 - Oct. 3. KILE is the largest livestock show on the East Coast. More...

8/26/2010

AGRICULTURE SECRETARY INVITES STUDENTS TO DISCOVER AGRICULTURE AT FARM CITY DAY

Harrisburg – Agriculture Secretary Russell C. Redding today invited school and community groups to discover Pennsylvania agriculture through engaging, educational activities at the 13th Farm City Day on Thursday, Sept. 30 in Harrisburg. More...

8/25/2010

KEYSTONE CLASSIC BARBEQUE CONTEST ENTRY DEADLINE IS AUG. 31

Harrisburg – Barbeque enthusiasts have until Aug. 31 to enter this year’s Keystone Classic Barbeque State Championship. More...

8/24/2010

ENTRY DEADLINES APPROACHING FOR KEYSTONE INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION

Harrisburg – Keystone International Livestock Exposition entry deadlines are quickly approaching. Cattle, sheep and swine entries are due by Tuesday, Aug. 31, and horse entries are due by Friday, Sept. 3. More...

5/27/2010

KILE BEEF SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE APPROACHING, DUE JUNE 15

Harrisburg – Youth beef exhibitors at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition, or KILE, are reminded that applications are due by June 15 for the Junior Beef Exhibitor Scholarship, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture announced today. More...

2/18/2010

STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR JUNIOR LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS

Harrisburg – Youth exhibitors at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition, or KILE, can apply for several scholarship opportunities through the KILE Beef Committee and the Pennsylvania Livestock Association, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture announced today. More...

10/4/2009

MARYLAND TEAM SMOKES OUT COMPETITION AT KILE’S KEYSTONE CLASSIC BARBEQUE CONTEST

HARRISBURG – A Street, Md., team had competitors of the 2nd Annual Keystone Classic Barbeque Competition asking, “Who are those guys?” More...

10/4/2009

YOUTH RACE, RIDE TO THE TOP AT THE PENNSYLVANIA HIGH SCHOOL RODEO AT KILE

Harrisburg – Butler and Northampton county teens earned top honors during the Pennsylvania High School Rodeo held Oct. 2-3 at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in Harrisburg. More...

10/4/2009

ILLINOIS COLLEGIATE, 4-H JUDGING TEAMS DOMINATE KILE COMPETITION

HARRISBURG – Livestock judging teams from Illinois State University and Illinois 4-H excelled to win the Livestock Judging Contest on Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in Harrisburg. More...

10/4/2009

LIMOUSINS ‘DRIVE’ THEIR WAY TO SUPREME CHAMPION OF KILE BEEF SHOW

HARRISBURG – The spotlight shone on the Limousin breed at the 2009 Keystone International Livestock Exposition (KILE) with a heifer and bull earning supreme honors. Kyle Delaplaine of Gettysburg, Pa., exhibited the winning Limousin heifer and Kyle Smith of Java Villiage, N.Y., showed the breed’s top male. More...

10/4/2009

BUTLER COUTY QUARTER HORSE IS KEYSTONE CHAMPION

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania Quarter Horse RL Cocos Version, exhibited by Lindsey Stevenson of Renfrew, Butler County, was named Grand Champion Gelding in the Quarter Horse Show on Oct. 3 at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition. More...

10/3/2009

BELGIANS ARE ‘STARS’ OF THE KILE ALL BREED CLASSIC SERIES SIX-HORSE HITCH

HARRISBURG – A team of six Belgian draft horses, exhibited by Triple Star Farm of Columbus Mich., drove into victory at the All Breed Class Series 6-Horse Hitch on Friday, Oct. 2 at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition in Harrisburg. More...

10/3/2009

CHESTER, DAUPHIN COUNTY JUNIOR BEEF EXHIBITORS EARN SCHOLARSHIPS

HARRISBURG – Educational scholarships sponsored by the Keystone International Exposition (KILE) Beef Committee were awarded to two Chester and Dauphin county college students who exhibited beef cattle at the expo, held annually at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center. More...

10/3/2009

PENNSYLVANIA NATIVE ‘STEERS’ HER WAY TO THE TOP AT KILE

HARRISBURG – Valerie Svonavec of Rockwood, Pa. Somerset County exhibited the Grand Champion Steer from among 31 head at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition on Saturday, Oct. 3, in Harrisburg. More...

10/3/2009

KILE KIDS HAVE FUN AT AGRI-OLYMPICS, PEDAL PULL

Harrisburg – Kids under the age of 10 had the chance to show off their athletic skills in the Agri-Olympics at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition on Oct. 3 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in Harrisburg. More...

10/3/2009

MASSACHUSETTS BREEDING SHEEP SWEEP SUPREME CHAMPIONS AT KILE

HARRISBURG – Supreme Champion Ewe and Ram were selected from two different Massachusetts farms at the 2009 Keystone International Livestock Exposition in Harrisburg on Saturday, Oct. 3, from among 1,143 entries and 14 breeds of sheep. More...

10/3/2009

MASSACHUSETTS YOUTH ‘LEADS’ THE WAY IN KILE LEAD LINE COMPETITION

HARRISBURG – The conclusion of the Open Breeding Sheep Show at the 53rd Keystone International Livestock Exposition in Harrisburg brought together young sheep enthusiasts as they competed in the Keystone Lead Line competition. More...

10/3/2009

CLEAN SWEEP FOR HARRISBURG, BETHLEHEM GRILL MASTERS IN 2ND ANNUAL BURGER COOK-OFF

HARRISBURG – Harrisburg’s Appalachian Brewing Company owner Artie Tafoya left his competitors in a puff of smoke with his award winning BLT burger in the professional division, and Stacie Feil of Bethlehem, Pa., took home top prize for her French connection burger in the non-professional division, during the 2nd annual “PA Preferred Best Burger Grill-Off.” More...

10/2/2009

CANADIAN SHIRE ‘ROSE’ TO THE TOP AT KILE REGIONAL SHIRE SHOW

HARRISBURG – Kim Smith of Milton, Ontario, trotted away with more than one top honor at the Regional Shire Show at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition on Oct. 1 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center, Harrisburg. More...

10/2/2009

PENNSYLVANIA PERCHERONS STEAL THE SHOW AT KILE

HARRISBURG – The Percheron Halter Horse Show at the 53rd Keystone International Livestock Exposition at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg was no challenge for the world-famous Percherons owned by Gerald and Melissa Allebach of Windermere Farms, Spring Mills, Pa. More...

10/2/2009

TEXAS CLYDESDALES TAKE TOP KILE HONORS FOR SECOND YEAR

HARRISBURG – 2S Clydesdales, Inc., from Schulenburg, Texas topped 12 of the breed halter classes during the Keystone International Livestock Exposition on Oct. 1 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center. More...

10/2/2009

NORTH CAROLINA TAKES KILE STOCKMAN’S CONTEST FOR SEVENTH YEAR

HARRISBURG – For the seventh consecutive year, a North Carolina team has taken first place at the Keystone Stockman’s Contest held Friday, Oct. 2 at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg. More...

10/2/2009

KILE SUPREME SWINE TITLES GO TO PENNSYLVANIA HAMPSHIRE BOAR, OHIO DUROC GILT

HARRISBURG – A Duroc gilt and Hampshire boar topped a field of 364 animals in the open breeding swine show at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition on Friday, Oct. 2. More...

10/2/2009

PENNSYLVANIA, DELAWARE HAFLINGERS WIN SHOW AT KILE

HARRISBURG – Karen Hoover of Newville, Pa., and her mares dominated the Haflinger Show during the Keystone International Livestock Exposition at the Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg. More...

10/2/2009

LARGEST NATIONAL HEREFORD SHOW HELD AT 2009 KILE

Harrisburg – The largest National Hereford Show in the history of the Keystone International Livestock Exposition boasted 188 head held Oct. 2, at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg. More...

10/1/2009

CENTRE COUNTY’S DARLINGTON CHOSEN PENNSYLVANIA LIVESTOCK ASSOCIATION HALL OF FAME WINNER

HARRISBURG – Jesse M. Darlington of Colyer, Centre County, was named the 41st Pennsylvania Livestock Association (PLA) Hall of Fame inductee at the Opening Ceremony of the Keystone International Livestock Exposition (KILE), held Oct. 1 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center. More...

10/1/2009

PENNSYLVANIA’S OUTSTANDING 4-H AND FFA MEMBERS RECOGNIZED AT KILE

HARRISBURG – For the 33rd year, the Pennsylvania Livestock Association (PLA) awarded outstanding Pennsylvania 4-H and FFA youth with scholarships at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition Opening Ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 1 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in Harrisburg. More...

10/1/2009

SIX YOUTH RECEIVE $1,000 SCHOLARSHIPS FROM PENNSYLVANIA LIVESTOCK ASSOCIATION

HARRISBURG – Six outstanding youth received $1,000 scholarships from the Pennsylvania Livestock Association (PLA) based on leadership skills, a keen interest in the livestock industry, involvement in the Keystone International Livestock Exposition, (KILE) and support of PLA. More...

9/25/2009

GOVERNOR RENDELL INVITES PUBLIC TO 53RD KEYSTONE INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK EXPO

HARRISBURG – Governor Edward G. Rendell today invited the public to visit the largest livestock show on the East Coast as the 53rd Keystone International Livestock Exposition, or KILE, is held at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in Harrisburg, Sept. 28 - Oct. 4. More...

1/27/2009

LUZERNE COUNTY QUEEN ‘FAIRS’ WELL; WINS STATE COMPETITION

HARRISBURG – A 17-year-old Luzerne County student has been crowned the 2009 Pennsylvania Fair Queen. More...

10/7/2008

MARYLAND HEIFERS WIN NATIONAL HEREFORD SHOW

HARRISBURG – A pair of heifers from Maryland topped the National Hereford show on Friday, Oct. 3, at the Keystone International Livestock Show in Harrisburg. More...

10/6/2008

YOUTH EXHIBITOR BREEDING SHEEP AND BEEF AT KILE

HARRISBURG - Junior livestock exhibitors vied for top honors in breeding beef and sheep on Saturday, Oct. 4, and Sunday, Oct. 5, at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition held at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in Harrisburg. More...

10/5/2008

PENNSYLVANIA STEER ‘LACES’ UP A VICTORY AT KILE

HARRISBURG – Lacey Murray of Garrett, Pa., exhibited the Grand Champion Steer at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition on Sunday, Oct. 5, in Harrisburg, besting more than 30 steers from three states. More...

10/5/2008

CHAROLAIS AND SIMMENTAL WIN IT ALL AT THE SUPREME CHAMPION BEEF SHOW

HARRISBURG – The stately parade of the Beef Supreme Champion Pageant marked the end of the 2008 Keystone International Livestock Exposition (KILE) beef breeding show. The top female beef winner received a cash prize and the year-long use of a cattle trailer from EMM Sales & Service, Inc. More...

10/5/2008

OHIO BELGIANS ‘HAMMER’ OUT A VICTORY IN SIX HORSE HITCH

HARRISBURG - Craig and Chris Hammersmith of Defiance, Ohio, won the All-Breeds North American Six-Horse Hitch Classic Series Class for the second year in a row. With their team of six Belgian horses, the Hammersmiths competed against 22 other teams from across North America. The team also competed in the World Finals 6-Horse Hitch Series Classic, taking second place. More...

10/5/2008

AMES PERCHERONS DOMINATE IN SIX-HORSE HITCH WORLD FINALS AT KILE

HARRISBURG - Six Percheron horses, exhibited by Ames Percheron Farm, Inc. of Jordan, Minn., won the 2008 World Finals of the 6-Horse Hitch Classic Series on Oct. 3 at the Keystone International Livestock Expo in Harrisburg. More...

10/5/2008

PENN STATE UNIVERSITY, MARYLAND 4-H DOMINATE LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST AT KILE

HARRISBURG - Livestock judging teams from Penn State University and Maryland 4-H excelled to win the Livestock Judging Contest on Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition (KILE) at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in Harrisburg. More...

10/4/2008

KEYSTONE CLASSIC BARBEQUE TEMPTS TASTE BUDS AT KILE

HARRISBURG – The Keystone Classic Barbeque Contest made its debut at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition on Saturday, Oct. 4. More...

10/4/2008

HARRISBURG, BETHLEHEM GRILLERS SIZZLE IN INAUGURAL BURGER COOK-OFF

HARRISBURG – The Appalachian Brewing Company’s owner Artie Tafoya and chef James Russell smoked out the competition with their award winning Switchback Burger in the professional division, and Tom Feil of Bethlehem, Pa., took home top prize for his Italian-themed burger in the non-professional division, during the inaugural “PA Preferred Best Burger Grill-Off.” More...

10/4/2008

UNDEFEATED RAM AND EWE KEEP THE STREAK ALIVE AT KILE

HARRISBURG - Supreme Champion Ewe and Ram were selected at the 2008 Keystone International Livestock Exposition (KILE) Saturday, Oct. 5, 2008 from among 1,388 entries and 14 breeds of sheep. More...

10/4/2008

NEW YORK MARES WIN HAFLINGER SHOW

HARRISBURG- Dave Ayers of Caledonia, N.Y., and Jill Wagner of Rochester N.Y., both had an outstanding day on Tuesday, Sept. 30, at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition, receiving champion honors with their Haflingers. More...

10/4/2008

UNDEFEATED RAM AND EWE KEEP THE STREAK ALIVE AT KILE

HARRISBURG - Supreme Champion Ewe and Ram were selected at the 2008 Keystone International Livestock Exposition (KILE) Saturday, Oct. 5, 2008 from among 1,388 entries and 14 breeds of sheep. More...

10/4/2008

BRENDA RAINS BRINGS LOVE OF BREED, ART TO YOUTH AUCTIONS

HARRISBURG - For some people, glory comes from seeing their name in lights or hearing a thank you mentioned over the loud speaker. For others, satisfaction is found by doing something positive to support what they love. More...

10/4/2008

‘BESS’ IS BEST BELGIAN FOR THE THIRD YEAR IN A ROW

HARRISBURG- Green Meade Bess, exhibited by Donald E. Patterson of Waynesburg, Pa., won the Best of Breed Belgian at the Keystone International Livestock Expo for the third year in a row. The Grand Champion Mare, Bess also won a number of other classes. More...

10/4/2008

TEXAS CLYDESDALES TAKE KEYSTONE TITLES

HARRISBURG - Clydesdales from the Lone Star State topped the breed halter show during the Keystone International Livestock Exposition on Oct. 3 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center. More...

10/3/2008

HOG SHOW AT KILE IS NO ‘BOAR’

HARRISBURG – A Duroc boar and Yorkshire gilt bested 363 breeding hogs shown at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition on Friday, Oct. 3. Along with the accolades, the two champions each received $250 from EMM Sales & Service, Brownstown, Pa. More...

10/3/2008

‘DEIDRA’ TOPS PERCHERON HALTER SHOW, NAMED SUPREME HALTER HORSE

HARRISBURG- Gerald Allebach, of Springmills, Pa., had a stellar day in the Percheron Halter Show on Oct. 2, at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in Harrisburg. After topping 11 classes, he took home the trophy for Supreme Halter Horse and Grand Champion Stallion. More...

10/3/2008

‘AWESOME’ APPALOOSA WINS TOP PRIZE AT KILE

HARRISBURG – Authentic Awesome, exhibited by Paco Villalpanda of Harrisburg, Pa., was the Grand Champion Stallion of the Keystone International Livestock Exposition (KILE) Appaloosa show, Sept. 27 and 28, in Harrisburg. The Reserve Grand Champion Stallion was Hot N Uff, exhibited by Karen Dodge of Pittsfield, N.H. More...

10/3/2008

‘CHARASMATIC’ QUARTER HORSE TAKES TOP HONORS

Judges John and Betsy Tuckey unanimously named Charasmatic Nugget, exhibited by Suzanne Kiser of Nessener, N.C., the Grand Champion Stallion on Sunday, Sept. 28 at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition (KILE) held at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in Harrisburg, Pa. More...

10/3/2008

SKELTON SOPHIE SWEEPS NATIONAL SHIRE SHOW

HARRISBURG - Tom Taylor of Lisle, N.Y., won Best of Breed in the National Shire Show with his mare, Skelton Sophie, at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition on Oct. 2 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center, Harrisburg. More...

10/3/2008

MORE THAN 1,000 STUDENTS DISCOVER AGRICULTURE AT 12TH ANNUAL FARM-CITY DAY

HARRISBURG – Lessons on agriculture came to life today for more than 1,000 students and 200 adults during the Department of Agriculture’s 12th annual Farm City Day, held in conjunction with the Keystone International Livestock Exposition at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in Harrisburg. More...

10/3/2008

NORTH CAROLINA TAKES STOCKMAN’S CONTEST FOR SIXTH YEAR

HARRISBURG – For the sixth consecutive year, a North Carolina FFA team took first place at the Tony Dobrosky Memorial Stockman’s Contest on Friday, Oct. 3, during the Keystone International Livestock Exposition at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg. More...

10/3/2008

LEBANON, BERKS COUNTY NATIVES AWARDED KILE JUNIOR BEEF EXHIBITOR SCHOLARSHIP

HARRISBURG – Educational scholarships sponsored by the Keystone International Livestock Exposition (KILE) Beef Committee were awarded to two Lebanon and Berks county college students who exhibited beef cattle at the expo, held annually at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in Harrisburg on Oct. 3. More...

10/2/2008

OUTSTANDING PENNSYLVANIA 4-H AND FFA MEMBERS RECOGNIZED AT KILE

HARRISBURG – For the 32nd year, the Pennsylvania Livestock Association (PLA) awarded outstanding Pennsylvania 4-H and FFA youth with scholarships at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition Opening Ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 2 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in Harrisburg. More...

10/2/2008

CENTRE COUNTY MAN NAMED TO PENNSYLVANIA LIVESTOCK ASSOCIATION HALL OF FAME

HARRISBURG – Dr. Harold W. Harpster was named the 40th Pennsylvania Livestock Association’s (PLA) Hall of Fame winner at the Opening Ceremony of the Keystone International Livestock Exposition (KILE) at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center on Thursday, Oct. 2. More...

10/2/2008

PENNSYLVANIA LIVESTOCK ASSOCIATION PRESENTS FOUR YOUTH $1,000 SCHOLARSHIPS

HARRISBURG – Four outstanding livestock youth received $1,000 scholarships from the Pennsylvania Livestock Association (PLA) based on leadership skills, a keen interest in the livestock industry, involvement in the Keystone International Livestock Exposition (KILE), and support of PLA. More...

9/25/2008

GOVERNOR RENDELL ANNOUNCES START OF 52ND KEYSTONE INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION

HARRISBURG – Governor Edward G. Rendell today invited the public to attend the largest livestock show in the eastern United States as the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center stages the 52nd annual Keystone International Livestock Exposition, Sept. 27 – Oct. 5. More...