1. **State the problem:** Find the area of a circle with radius 9 yd using $\pi = 3.14$ without rounding the answer. 2. **Formula for area of a circle:** $$\text{Area} = \pi r^2$$ where $r$ is the radius. 3. **Substitute the given values:** $$\text{Area} = 3.14 \times 9^2$$ 4. **Calculate the square of the radius:** $$9^2 = 81$$ 5. **Multiply to find the area:** $$\text{Area} = 3.14 \times 81 = 254.34$$ 6. **Include the unit:** The area is $254.34$ square yards, written as $254.34 \text{ yd}^2$. **Final answer:** $$\boxed{254.34 \text{ yd}^2}$$