Will your farm business outlast you?
Estate planning and wealth preservation: Who will reap the harvest of your life's work and sacrifices. Editor Susan Crowell encourages all landowners to think about estate planning today.
Start and end with soil test: Using manure on forage crops is a balancing...
Cropland has traditionally been used as the best place to dispose of manure. But the use of forage cropland may allow more versatility in providing a larger window of opportunity for manure application.
Hats off to United Local Junior High
Students at United Local Junior High in Columbiana County are continuing a project of gathering supplies and toys for orphans in Belarus and Russia.
Steam, gas engine show features oddballs, Maytag
The Northwestern Pa. Steam and Gas Engine Show, July 20-22, will spotlight "Odd Balls and Orphans" along with Maytag engines and equipment.
Ethanol bandwagon has room for one more
Those booming for ethanol production in Ohio say that even though the wagon is getting crowded, there is still plenty of time for Ohio farmers to hop on.
High court finds one checkoff illegal
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled June 25 that the mushroom checkoff is unconstitutional, saying it violates free-speech rights under the First Amendment.
New livestock judging method puts education back in the ring
The "systems analysis" method of market livestock project evaluation has been adopted by the Lake County junior fair livestock committee and will be used this summer at the Lake County Fair. This approach attempts to put more objectivity into the subjectivity of judging and doesn't encourage the ethics violations that creep into the business of "showing" animals.
Is biotech really needed inthe Midwest?
The potential of biotechnology and genetically altered plants must be weighed against the risks of using it.
Antique lamps to light Paducah, Ky.
Collectors of Aladdin kerosene mantle lamps and Aladdin electric lamps hold their 29th annual convention Aug. 2-4.
Learn how to make your summer picnic a bee free event
The solution to annoying bees at your family barbecue may be to share your feast.
