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Growing old
We are all in the process of growing old, whether we like it or not. I have heard it said, “You are only young once.” I’m not sure just how long young is. I have known people who in their early 20s were already starting to grow old. Some had physical issues and other issues
Put your casual foot forward
The world is getting a little more casual — Minnie Mouse, the green m&m and first dates. Kym Seabolt weighs in on the latest fashion trend.
Southwestern Michigan College
Southwestern Michigan College has partnered with Michigan State University to offer Agricultural Technology. It also has an Environmental Sciences program.
Wind turbines to power Ball and Whirlpool plants in Findlay, Ohio
The Findlay Wind Farm is an $18 million “Wind for Industry” project, financed by One Energy, which provides energy solutions for large electric consumers.
Lots of news, little price progress
Despite hopes that Nov. 8 USDA reports would challenge ideas about crop size and change prices, the numbers changed little, and the market remains stagnant.
Dairy farmers: Long-day lighting a good investment
New to the industry, long-day lighting increases production but not labor hours, according to a dairy scientist.
A record? Ohio well’s horizontal leg stretches 19,300 feet
Eclipse Resources Corporation successfully drilled its newest record-setting “super-lateral” well, the Great Scott 3H in less than 17 days. The Ohio well had a total measured depth of 27,400 feet and lateral extension of 19,300 feet.
Scott Shalaway: Take the steps to make boating safe
It goes by many different names — life jacket, life vest, life preserver, personal flotation device, or PFD. Regardless the name, its purpose is to keep you alive until help arrives when you’re involved in a boating accident. But it cannot work if it’s not worn. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, 651 people died
POET gets $105 million DOE loan for cellulosic refinery in Iowa
The U.S. Department of Energy is making a $105 million loan guarantee to POET to support the development of the nation’s first commercial-scale cellulosic ethanol plant.
Don’t hurry to sign up for new farm program
Waiting for the USDA to shake out the details in the new farm program could be wise strategy.
