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Crop farming at a young age
Crawford County farmer Casey Niese relies on the insight of his father and grandfather, and his college education, to succeed as a crop farmer.
Seasons change but nature’s beauty is constant
The wildflowers and plants on Julie Geiss’ daily walk are telling her that it is time to embrace fall and all the changes it brings.
Conestoga wagons hauled possessions and dreams of early settlers
The Conestoga wagon was a sturdy, dependable vehicle that could handle the rugged and virtually non-existent trails to carry early settlers west.
At one of Ohio’s top dairy farms, it’s all about the details
FARMDALE, Ohio — For the Hall family of Hallbrook Farm in Farmdale, Ohio, the success of the herd can be attributed to two things: setting goals and paying attention to details.
Dairy and farming is not always the same
If milk producers expect to survive in a climate of change, they should take a lesson from the potato industry.
Good stress? Never heard of it
Reading the daily horoscope is always good for a laugh, especially when it predicts wonderful romantic encounters plus great wealth and adventurous travel. Mine for Oct. 15 expounds on stress, noting, “You’ve probably heard that there is good stress and bad stress. However, just now, you’d be wise to avoid both kinds. Take the measures
How to divide your perennials
Herbaceous perennials are commonly divided for three reasons: to control size, to rejuvenate plants and to propagate a prized perennial.
13 ways for farmers to lose money in 2013
Farmers and landowners everywhere — every year — overlook some of the basics that would help them save money or make money. So we decided to create a list of ways to lose money this year (in hopes that you’ll not take our advice).
Donald E. Huston
SALEM, Ohio — Donald E. Huston, 70, of Salem, died unexpectedly Oct. 21 at his home. He was born May 14, 1943, in New Castle, Pa., the son of the late Stewart William and Frances (Hutton) Huston Sr. Huston was an electrician since he was 19 years old. In his early years he worked for
Westmoreland County teams place at top of draft horse contest at Pa. Farm Show
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Two teams from Westmoreland County took home the lightweight and heavyweight championship titles, respectively, in the draft horse pulling competition Jan. 11, at the 2011 Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg. The Brown brothers, of Acme, won the heavyweight draft division for the sixth year in a row at the Farm Show, besting
