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Electrical power is an indispensable part of modern agricultural operations. In fact, electricity is such a commonplace part of a farm operation that it can all too easily become a
Read moreFarming can be a dangerous profession. But while safety features on today’s farm equipment offer more protection to the operator than ever before, the constantly increasing size of farm equipment
Read moreIn recent years, Internet safety has become a growing concern among parents whose children use and rely on the Internet on a daily basis. Ninety-three percent of teens (ages 12–17)
Read moreSelf-absorbed. It’s all about me. I am the center of the universe. All these words come to mind when I see today’s endless stream of motorists talking, Tweeting, Snapchatting and
Read moreEllsworth received a $900,000 gift toward its future this past week from the Federal Aviation Administration. Supporters of a longer runway at Ellsworth Municipal Airport were notified Thursday, Sept. 12,
Read moreAs a farmer, firefighter, advanced emergency medical technician, Hazardous materials (Haz-Mat) technician and the emergency management director for Ellsworth and Russell Counties, I have dealt with anhydrous ammonia on many
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Whether it’s gathering cattle in a pasture, sorting cows in a pen or roping calves during branding time, horses are an important tool of the trade for many ranchers. These
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