Agriculture

 Improved prices will usually add to profitability, but for some beef producers, a more important thing would be to start keeping records.

While it is important to keep good farm records, it is also vital to occasionally have a timely analysis of them. Producers can then identify areas of needed improvements in their beef operation.  

 Chloe Owen, 14, of Magnolia, harvested an 8-point buck Nov. 14. It weighed 200 pounds.       

 It’s important to closely follow local weather forecasts and warnings and be familiar with seasonal weather terminology.

An all-hazards weather radio is one way to monitor severe winter weather notices. These radios broadcast National Weather Service warnings, watches, forecasts and other hazard information 24/7. Most of these radios can be programmed to receive weather alerts for a specific county or counties.

 Savannah Brooks of Hodgenville harvested a five-point buck.