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Farm family diversifies to stay afloat
When Paul and Lois Saums’ two sons, David and Doug, decided to come back to the farm in 1984, diversification became a necessity. The operation now farms hogs, grain, Christmas trees, pumpkins, broilers, etc.
You can’t always believe what you read
The upper northeastern corner of Ohio might have good crops, but the rest of the state is struggling.
World population is essential part of food production discussion
Our good friends at Progressive Farmer magazine fill 15 pages of their September issue with a well-researched, well-written “special report” on “Feeding the World.” ( http://www.dtnpf-digital.com/#&pageSet=26) The four-color, four-story package hits all the humane highlights U.S. farmers and ranchers expect in these stories of manifest destiny when “the world will look to the U.S. to
Markets higher, it is anyone’s guess why
Corn, soybean and wheat markets are trying to trade higher, and you can name your own reason why. Marlin Clark weighs in on this week’s grain markets.
Lawrence County Fair market livestock sale totaled $256,878.75
This year’s Lawrence County Fair market livestock sale, capping 4-H and FFA project years, totaled nearly $257,000 on 263 lots.
Sowing my wild popcorn
Columnist Kymberly Foster Seabolt does the unthinkable.
Are black vultures coming to a farm near you?
Historically, southwest Ohio has been hot spot for black vulture sightings and threats, but the birds seem to be on the move, with reports coming in as far north as Summit County this year.
Jefferson County Fair: Grand champion hog sets record; sales up $35,000
SMITHFIELD, Ohio – If Jefferson County 4-H and FFA members were stranded on an island last week, what are the two things they’d have been sure to bring with them?
Their livestock projects and plenty of buyers, which is exactly what the young people brought to Friendship Park bidders’ pavilion Aug.
Moving to the country takes foresight
By Lee Carl Finley For many, moving to the country is the fulfillment of a life’s dream. Having worked for 30, 35 or 40 years in a factory or a corporate office, many see moving to the country as their reward for all their hard work. Others may see moving to the country as a
Carrollton’s farm-to-school program finds success
Carrollton Exempted Village School District’s farm-to-school program has evolved from its original purpose, adding value for students in unexpected ways.
