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Ohio Safe Room rebate program now accepting applications
The program provides a rebate for the purchase, construction and installation of tornado safe rooms for Ohio homeowners.
Congress: No meat inspector furlough
SALEM, Ohio — The federal budget sequester that became effective March 1 still stands, but it looks like the meat industry is safe, according to congressional action taken March 20 by the Senate, and March 21 by the House. Both chambers voted in favor of a bipartisan amendment to a 2013 appropriations bill, directing $55
Songs of the night
One of the highlights of a worship service is the joy of singing the hymns of the church. I have always found joy, strength, encouragement and inspiration in singing the old hymns. My late wife, Myrna, was a very good church organist. Up until a few years ago, we always had a Hammond organ in
The Andersons completes several updates to facility operations at five locations
MAUMEE, Ohio — The Andersons, Inc. has made multiple operational updates at five grain facilities to improve service for customers.
First cutting of forages in battle for Midwest farmers’ attention
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Consistently saturated soils from heavy spring rainfall have taken their toll on some Midwest forage crops — especially alfalfa grown on soils that are less than moderately well drained.
Wayne National Forest celebrates 75th anniversary
NELSONVILLE, Ohio — The Wayne National forest marked its 75th anniversary Nov. 12. The forest, located in southeast Ohio, celebrated its birthday throughout the year with various activities, and in the spring, the forest is planning to host a public event to celebrate its anniversary at its forest headquarters in Athens County. In the beginning
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Dec. 24, 2009
LISBON, Ohio — The Rambunctious Rabbit Raisers 4-H group met Dec. 6, at the St. Jacob’s Church with 17 members present. Members were asked to come up with fundraising ideas to present at the next meeting. The members participated in some games headed by Jim Risinger, group adviser, and exchanged Christmas presents. The next meeting
The more things change…
“Tho they may never expect to become farmers, urban youth will soon be in positions where their word may count strongly for the welfare of agriculture. Having them in your community offers a good chance to make lasting friendships for yourself and all farm people.” Inviting non-farm people to visit farms and farm communities is
Organic cropping systems can keep up with the big boys
MADISON, Wis. — Can organic cropping systems be as productive as conventional systems? The answer is an unqualified, “Yes” for alfalfa or wheat and a qualified “Yes, most of the time” for corn and soybeans, according to research reported by scientists at the
Book reminds us good overpowers evil
It has been said that much can be determined about the character of a man by studying the way he treats animals.
