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Some dogs are simply a rare gift
As the combine moves across the fields, closing in on the soybean harvest, our English Shepherd posts himself in the best place to observe, waiting patiently, watching the dust fly. When the combine stops, Billy moves closer to investigate, to see if his services are required. He retreats after the hopper is unloaded, but stays
Ideal grape growing conditions result in good yield for eastern U.S. vintners
By DARRIN YOUKER Contributing writer Wine makers have good reason to raise a glass this year. A hot, dry, summer has led to some of the best grape growing conditions in recent memory, with wine makers in Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York recording record years. “It might be the vintage of the decade,” said Randy
Back to local
The COVID-19 crisis seems to be pushing people away from grocery stores chains and back to local food sources, like farmers markets and on-farm stores.
Kentucky state officials shake up NAILE leadership
Kentucky state officials are changing how the North American International Exposition is managed — and that has caught some longtime employees and supporters by surprise.
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of March 4, 2010
BROWNHELM TOWNSHIP, Ohio — The Brownhelm Perfection and BB 4-H club had a meeting to elect the officers Feb. 15. Madeline Ott was elected president, Nathan Kromer was elected vice president, Brad Thrasher was elected secretary and Jared Kromer was elected treasurer. Alyssa Yorko is the news reporter, Kaitlyn Frazier is the historian and Madeline
Cultivating connections: Social networking for ag education, direct marketing
(Part II of a two-part series.) SALEM, Ohio — Social media users have many reasons for investing time online. For three agricultural individuals, it’s a combination of networking, consumer education and direct marketing — all in different ways. Mike Haley of West Salem, Ohio, decided to set up a Twitter account after hearing about it
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Nov. 25, 2010
PLYMOUTH, Ohio — Plymouth FFA members have the opportunity to farm a 30-acre field located next to the high school. Soybeans were the choice crop that were planted in the FFA’s field this year. Crops are rotated each year to assist with nutrient management, pest control, and soil fertility. At harvest, the 26-acre plot yielded
Love-struck turkeys throw caution to the wind
Spring turkey season is nothing short of a hoot. A hoot that contains within it’s owl-like sound, a haunting, shadowy-like mix of gravel on one end and trumpet on the other, as well as the asking of a question. Indeed a fake owl hoot, one done in rhythm and done in the very first light
Farming accidents do happen: Tragedy strikes northern Ohio
A northern Ohio farmer and farmhand were killed in unrelated accidents earlier this month. The deaths serve as a wake-up call for farm safety.
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Feb. 12, 2009
BOWERSTON, Ohio — The Silver Spurs 4-H club met Jan. 29 at the Bowerston Public Library with 19 members present. The club welcomed three new members — Helena Gladman, Lacey Shuss and Dani Snyder — bringing the total membership to 21. Bylaws were reviewed and updated for 2009. Members turned in new project enrollment forms,
