GSI is a manufacturer of grain storage, handling, and drying systems, as well as poultry and swine feeding and handling equipment. Clawson, who comes from a manufacturing background, strongly espoused a production management approach called "lean manufacturing," which is being introduced into GSI's seven global manufacturing plants. Under this approach, which also is known as "total production system," he said, rank-and-file employees are called on undertake individual projects to solve...

A year ago in June, Compagna sold his cows to two farmers who rented the barn, but the relationship soured and now the structure stands empty, except for 6,000 bales of hay. He can drive a tractor and lift heavy loads, but walking, even from the house to the barn, causes him so much pain that he has it sit and wait for it to go away. A compact, sturdy man, Compagna walks with a pronounced limp from the kitchen counter to the table where he is eating lunch a grilled ham and cheese sandwich...

The woman, described as black in her 20's and wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and black shoes, was taken to WakeMed with serious injuries. From staff reports For the second time in a week, police are trying to figure out the identity of a woman hit by a vehicle. The woman was struck by a tractor-trailer truck traveling south on U. Parker said investigators are trying to determine if weather was a factor in the accident. Anyone with information about the woman's identity is...

The 30-mile route will be similar to that taken on the spring ride, but this time will include a stop at the local historical site of the recently restored Mock Bridge. Promoters say that if you love old tractors, or if you would enjoy a few hours on a lovely fall sightseeing tour, then come join the fun! Bring a lawn chair, umbrella and appropriate clothing for the weather that day, as well as lunch money. Will perform maintenance on plant machinery and industrial equip. Wagon riders are...

Posted October 15, 2007 Harvest Festival a reminder of area's agricultural roots By Robert Mentzer Wausau Daily Herald rmentzer@wdhprint.com Drizzling rain and chilly temperatures Sunday did not keep families away from the Harvest Festival at Willow Springs Garden in Wausau. Posted October 15, 2007 Harvest Festival a reminder of area's agricultural roots By Robert Mentzer Wausau Daily Herald rmentzer@wdhprint.com Drizzling rain and chilly temperatures Sunday did not keep families away from...

Home:News:News:Police/Courts Police/Courts Woman on tractor tried to slam cops, police say 10/27/2007 Email to a friendPost a CommentPrinter-friendly POUGHKEEPSIE - A Union Vale woman was arrested for attempted assault during the evening hours on Wednesday after she allegedly tried to run police officers down with a tractor. Home:News:News:Police/Courts Police/Courts Woman on tractor tried to slam cops, police say 10/27/2007 Email to a friendPost a CommentPrinter-friendly POUGHKEEPSIE - A...

The ribbon-cutting at the 1888 train depot on Wylie Street marks the end of a nearly six-year effort to land grants, buy the building, and find antique cars, buggies and bicycles to fill the 4,000-square-foot facility. Among the items that will be on display are a 1925 school bus, a cotton wagon and a collection of license plates that date to 1917, the year the state first issued them. To bring these old cars, tractors and whatever, it just ties in real well with what we ve been trying to sell.

Webster, a former vocational agriculture instructor, started collecting artifacts of rural life when he retired 21 years ago. His aim was to show how machinery had evolved, a phenomenon he witnessed growing up on his family's farm, where he still lives today. Still nimble at 86, he ambles around the vast collection, stepping over and around the equipment, across rickety barn floors and planks and up and down stairs. His son helped him to record more than 300 hours of video documentation...

The first two shows featured antique tractors, trucks and equipment and show pieces of equipment that provided for our rich agricultural history and the modern industrialization that we enjoy today, organizer Darick Franzen said. Programs in 4-H provide learning opportunities for young people to develop a sense of belonging, master skills through experience, demonstrate independence, and learn the meaning of service and generosity. So perhaps you now know of this worthy organization as it...