Yearly Archives: 2017
Motto: Where there’s hope, there’s adventure
With warmer weather on the horizon, now is the time to plan summer getaways. Scott Shalaway has some great suggestions if you want to enjoy wildlife.
Online BLM oil and gas lease sale scheduled March 23
The online auction will begin at 8 a.m. on the EnergyNet site, www.EnergyNet.com. Each parcel will have its own unique open bidding period.
The novelty of backyard chickens
Farming isn't a novelty. It's a daily responsibility — even if you just have a few hens in your backyard.
Be an ambassador of authenticity
Although social media allows us the privilege of expressing our personal emotions, it also provides the opportunity to distort the information.
Automated vehicles hit proving grounds
U.S. Department of Transportation designated 10 proving ground pilot sites to encourage testing and information sharing for automated vehicle technologies.
Winter feeding, nutrient management
Sacrifice areas may limit damage to our total pasture acreages, but the damage done to these areas can be significant.
Enduring winter’s stress on animals
Livestock producers should make sure animals have adequate shelter, water, dry bedding and feed to make it through cold spells
Ask FSA Andy about Ohio’s black history
In 1855, Langston became the country's first black elected official when he was elected clerk of Brownhelm Township.
Plan nutrient management with available resources
Livestock also generate nutrients that can be used by your crops if we can apply them in a way that they are available to the plant.
Butler County teen to reign as 2017 Pennsylvania Fair Queen
Butler Fair Queen Madeline McEachin, 18, of West Sunbury, Butler County, was crowned as the 2017 Pennsylvania Fair Queen Jan. 21.


















