Butler County 4-H is part of the nation’s largest non-formal youth development organization that provides its members the opportunity to “learn by doing” through hands-o...
Up until the last week we have experienced several good stretches of “hay days.” A good hay day is one that is hot, sunny, low humidity and breezy.
On farms that harvest...
Balance energy with plant design
Is your garden calling out to you to do something and you are not sure what to do first?
Feng shui practitioner Bonnie Primm of Norfolk, ...
The showers, toilets, washing machines and other thirsty devices can spray your water bill with charges. The environment suffers, too, when we use more water than we hav...
Butler County 4-H member Luke McEachin of West Sunbury holds his goat, Skittles, for one of the residents of Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center to pet during th...
Cover crops and soil health are the latest buzzwords in the farming community, but research and profitability have proven these two topics have a big impact on no-till f...
The Mercer Livestock Auction provided the following report on the June 11 livestock auction.
Commercial bulls, $87. to 109.; commercial cows, up to 81.; commercial steer...
It’s been a rough start to the growing season but hopefully all of the home gardeners have gotten through the frost and are busy maintaining their gardens in anticipatio...
Consider some of these useful tips outside your home to prevent pollution, conserve resources and save money. The following are some ideas for your lawn and garden.
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The Mercer Livestock Auction provided the following report on Tuesday’s livestock auction.
Commercial bulls, $84. to 96.; commercial cows, up to 82.; commercial steers, ...
