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Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off winner weighs in at 900 pounds!
October 20, 2012 6:20 PM
If you've ever needed a fork lift to pack a pumpkin, you could have competed in the Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off today in Old Colorado City. All of the pumpkins were weighed, and it was definitely a family photo opportunity. The winner of the day was a huge pumpkin weighing in... more » -
Drought causes issues for pumpkin farmers in several states, but some local crops are still good
October 9, 2012 5:17 PM
When you think of October, you probably think about Halloween, good food, and of course, pumpkins! The problem this year is the drought. Several states have complained their pumpkin patches aren't very good because of a lack of water. Joseph Pantaleo owns a farm in Pueblo County. He says... more » -
Puny pumpkin harvest could lead to pricey pies
September 14, 2010 4:52 PM
The frost is not yet on the pumpkins, but the fall prognosis is. "It's down, no doubt about it," proclaims Minnesota pumpkin farmer Bud Eisinger. The 87-years-old has been helping haul in wagon loads of pumpkins at Missy's Farmers Market in Lorreto, where owner Jeff Varney says his... more » -
Monsters vs Aliens special airs Wednesday night
October 28, 2009 8:21 AM
A special Halloween edition of Monsters versus Aliens will be airing on News First 5 Wednesday night. It's called "Monsters versus Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space." The movie takes place on the night of Halloween, where innocent-looking carved pumpkins turn out to be mutant aliens. The mutant pumpkins... more » -
1,725-pound pumpkin takes the prize in Ohio
October 7, 2009 11:04 AM
A teacher from Ohio has won top honors in a pumpkin-growing contest with a 1,725-pound behemoth that could land worldwide bragging rights. Christy Harp of Jackson Township near Canton took first place at the Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers annual weigh-off Saturday in Canfield. She won $2,500 and could claim... more »
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