Search Results for "Turnips"
News Results 690 of 775 pages
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of July 22, 2010
NEW SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — The Springfield Booster Boys held two meetings at their cabin. The annual safety meeting was presented by the safety committee of A.J. and Abby Joseph and Lauren, Sarah, and Rylee Kelly. The Springfield Volunteer Fire Department was in attendance, promoting fire safety and giving tours of their fire engines and EMS
R & P Republic tractors highlight early ag manufacturing
As everybody knows, there were many, many manufacturers who tried their hand at building tractors back when the world was young. Most of these didn’t last long; their early demise was caused by competition, poor design, lack of reliability, high cost, lack of working capital or bad economic times. Republic Many of the early automobile
Farms offer stress relief to friends, family
“Speak gently — it is better far to rule by love than fear; speak gently, let not harsh words mar the good we might do here. Speak gently, love does whisper low, the vows that true hearts bind; and gentle friendship’s accents flow, affection’s voice is kind. Speak gently to the young, for they will
We are frugal to a fault
If you spend your life trying to impress and keep up with everyone else, you are not living your own life — you are living theirs. — Unknown Like most couples Mr. Wonderful and I certainly had our “salad days.” We lived on love and not much else. Back then, our financial discussions would go
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Feb. 19, 2009
JEFFERSON, Ohio — The Prime Bovine 4-H club met Jan. 25. Members discussed the December steer tagging, which included 64 beef steers and 15 dairy steers. Beef feeders and dairy beef feeders will be tagged May 2 and youth can tag up to four animals. The Ashtabula County Northern Classic steer show is April 18
Wayne County honors 4-H leaders at banquet
ORRVILLE, Ohio — When it comes to making the best better, no one does it better than Wayne County 4-H volunteers, according to Bob Troutman, president of the Wayne County Agricultural Society and a former extension educator and 4-H volunteer. Troutman told the audience at the 2008 Wayne County 4-H recognition banquet that while the
Crude oil drives commodities
By MIKE WOOLVERTON Extension Grain Economist Sighs of relief were heard throughout the grain trade last week as corn and soybean planting both progressed. Ordinarily, prices would drop as the Battle for Acres was resolved, but corn and soybean prices have remained strong due to rising energy prices. Close scrutiny Corn and soybeans are now
Democratic Obama/Clinton split mirrors Republicans of 1880
MENTOR, Ohio — Political pundits, left, right and center are asking what would happen if the Democrats fail to select a candidate this spring, and go to the August convention in Denver still very divided. Occasionally someone asks, “Has anything like this happened before?” Divided Yes, in the spring of 1880, the Republicans were as
There are all kinds and sizes of farms
What makes a farm a farm? Now, I’m not talking “official” terms, like what the Agricultural Census Bureau would say. I’m talking about what the people who matter would have to say when they weigh in on such important matters. I’m talking about you. What do you think? What brings this subject to mind is
Calling ‘Bossie’ stands the test of time
“Many the morn when the mist covers the valley as I softly call, ‘Come, Boss, come, Boss,’ and the day begins with a shining promise of fresh milk and churned butter on the table.” — Donald Abrams, 1924 Not long ago, a friend and I were chatting about our collective memories of having grown up
