Another satisfied customer
There are two file folders in the lower, right drawer of my desk. One is labeled “Mail,” the other “Another Satisfied Customer.”
The former is...
Pa. governor signs bill that classifies high tunnels as ‘temporary structures’
Pa. Gov. Tom Corbett signed into law Dec. 23 a measure introduced by Sen. Elder Vogel that ensures high tunnel greenhouses are not considered permanent structures and categorized as real estate for tax purposes.
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Dec. 26, 2013:
ORWELL, Ohio — The Orwell Hoppin Hoofers 4-H club held an election for the club Dec. 2.
Kortney Squibbs was elected president; Casey Hall, vice...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Dec. 26, 2013:
OBERLIN, Ohio — The Firelands FFA chapter collected change for eight days in class for seven children in need in the community. They collected...
West Virginia: Chesapeake to pay $3.2 million to resolve Clean Water violations
Chesapeake Appalachia LLC to spend estimated $6.5 million to restore areas damaged by natural gas extraction.
Farms and farmhouses in the snow (Photos)
There's nothing like Christmas on the farm. There's something about seeing the contrast of the red barn with the white snow that overwhelms farm folk with nostalgia.
To all of our readers, have a happy holiday! To bring some cheer to you, we've found several snowy farm photos. Enjoy!
Kitty litter: Possible new use for spent corn grains
Kitty litter that’s nearly 100 percent biodegradable can be made by processing spent grains left over from corn ethanol production.
Farm and Dairy’s Twelve Days of Christmas
We asked our readers to send us their own version of the classic holiday song "The Twelve Days of Christmas." We were overwhelmed by your responses! In fact, we couldn’t get the tune out of our heads when reading your versions. Here are your versions of the holiday song.
Don’t let cold weather freeze sow performance
Sows may require 25 percent more nutrients in winter to accommodate for additional seasonal demands.
Scientists say Europe is where oldest dogs are found
Dogs likely originated in Europe more than 18,000 years ago, biologists report.
