Yearly Archives: 2016
A proactive approach to pasture management
A little planning and work in the fields now could save you time during the busy grazing season.
How to understand the livestock markets
Understanding the terms in a livestock market report can be confusing. Here is a quick run down of what the terms being used on livestock during a sale means.
Vacation with us: Roesch & Hord families
Bob and Terri Roesch stopped on the island of Labadee, Haiti, while on a cruise in November. Pictured is Roxie Hord, Mike Hord, Terri...
Vacation with us: Chad & Marty Sauser
Brothers, Chad and Marty Sauser of Sauser Custom Harvesting, LLC., of Stone Creek, Ohio, recently enjoyed a trip to German to view the John...
The New Year
If and when things get a little too tough to stand in the coming year, I plan to kneel.
‘I decree’: Farm policy by fiat
It’s hard, messy work to make U.S. farm and food policy. But last minute, quick decision on farm policy is not the answer.
Some tips for using fuel oil safely
If you're heating your home or shop with fuel oil, remember to do so safely.
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Jan. 7, 2016
This week's roundup includes news from the Northwestern FFA chapter.
That old mercantile was paradise
Judith shares fond memories of visiting the corner store with her sisters when they would travel to town for piano lessons with their aunt.
An angler for life, hooked from the start
Tontimonia's grandson, Josh, was a toddler when he caught his first fish. He still fishes today.