Three reasons why soybean planting dates matter
The yield potential of any soybean crop production system can be greatly enhanced by planting as early as possible. Why? There are three reasons: 1. You want your soybean crop to collect as much of the seasonally available solar radiation as possible, simply because plants require the energy of sunlight to convert carbon dioxide into carbohydrates, protein, and lipids (oils). Clearly, with...
Borderline royal
Somehow, 30 years later, I feel as though the thrill is gone. No longer the excited 12 year old who loved all things British, I haven’t decided whether or not I’ll get up an hour or two earlier than normal to watch the wedding of Kate and Wills, and probably, to steal a bad cliché from many a coach, will make it a game time decision. However, it won’t be the same.I can vividly remember...Smithville to observe National Day of Prayer May 5
The National Day of Prayer will take place Thursday, May 5. The 2011 theme is A Mighty Fortress is Our God. The Smithville area observance will also take place May 5, at 7 p.m., in The Historic Church of God. The church is located at 149 North Milton St., across from the Smithville Elementary School. The entrance is handicap accessible. Pastors from local churches and the mayor of Smithville...
Civil War display at The Victorian House
The Victorian House (Holmes County Historical Society) has put together a great Civil War display for your viewing. Director Mark Boley, Candi Barnhart and other members have assembled perhaps one of the largest displays of Civil War memorabilia for your viewing pleasure, open weekdays and Sunday, closed on Monday. Come on out and enjoy this history, which includes Holmes County history and...
Varied Thrush joins the Harriss Sparrow southeast of Apple Creek
Lightning does strike twice, at least with regard to rare birds at the Troyers. Earlier this winter, their discovery of a rare Harriss Sparrow made the location a stop on most birders to-do lists. Fortunately, the bird stayed around all winter and was still being seen last week. However, when a stroll through the woods at a break from work turned up a beautiful Varied Thrush, it was almost...Hope for Healing: Survivors of sexual abuse speak out
There are more than 60 million people in the United States today who struggle with fear, depression, anger, poor self esteem, substance abuse or difficulty with close relationships as a result of childhood sexual abuse. Such abuse occurs when a child of any age is exploited by anyone older or more powerful than they are, involving anything from exposing them to pornographic materials to forcing...