Yearly Archives: 2015
O Be Joyful Farm: Key to longevity is keeping it simple
The O Be Joyful Farm features a herd of Jersey, Holsteins, Ayrshires and even some Shorthorn cattle.
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Sept. 10, 2015
This week's roundup includes news from the Zane Trace, Minerva, Smithville and West Holmes 4-H clubs.
Understanding capricious milk prices: How to make the most of your next milk check
The USDA might be the entity that calculates component prices, but you are the one who determines how much of each component your cows are producing.
Ask FSA Andy about program deadlines
September brings two significant deadlines for major FSA programs: ARC/PLC and Margin Protection Program.
Time spent together outdoors is just plain fun for all ages
It's been said a million times that the best and most lasting thing a parent can give his or her child is time, and time spent watching a bobber is about as good as it gets.
Seasonal piles
I only clean for new people. In fact, if I clean for you, we probably aren’t that close — yet.
No immigrants, means no food
Another look at the immigration issue, and what the loss of immigrants would mean.
Strite tractors once had a storied history
One of the many forgotten pioneers of the fledgling tractor industry was George T. Strite.
Proper planning can help you avoid costly pond problems
A successful pond can be very rewarding and enjoyable, but a failing pond is a very costly and frustrating issue.
Trying to keep a dog breed alive
Part of the problem that has doomed the English Shepherd to rare breed status is the lack of name recognition.
