Monthly Archives: June 2007
A passion for wind power
MILLERSBURG, Ohio - Bernie Caldwell calls wind power his passion. And thankfully, for the 40-plus people who gathered at the Millersburg library to hear him talk on the subject last week, he's not just a blowhard.
Barn burns at Gasper’s Garden
SALEM, Ohio - A fire June 15 destroyed an equipment-storage barn and much of the equipment at a Mahoning County produce farm.
Anchored in Angus
MERCER, Pa. - Like most seedstock producers, Greg McKean spends a lot of time studying the genetics of his herd.
Carbon credit trading area expanded
SALEM, Ohio - Carbon credit trading may seem like a lot of international hot air, but there's a way to turn that talk into onfarm income.
If I’m wrong, all bets are off
While researching some of the information for today's Page 1 story on the Borden Boys and their donation to the Smithsonian, I found a picture of a "Rotolactor" milking machine.
Take time to enjoy wonders of life
This is the season of celebration, and we are enjoying every minute of it. With high school graduation ceremonies behind us, we focused on hosting a party here to mark the occasion for our son and our daughter.
Farm Credit System wants favors
Some things are more reliable than even death and taxes. Take the Farm Credit System for example. Since it's farm bill-writing time again, the giant, government-sanctioned, cooperative ag lender is again asking Congress for favors to boost itself in the farm lending marketplace.
Heat detection requires commitment
Dairy farmers have a ton of hats to juggle in their daily lives. Because of this balancing act, a few responsibilities tend to fall through the cracks.
Father’s Day is Baby Boomer Young
No, our Father's Day holiday was not invented by Hallmark cards. The special dad's day holiday should probably be credited to Mrs.
Father’s Day
I'm not - by a long-shot - the only kid in the world who grew up without a father. The truth is, I had one - he just wasn't around much.
