Some dogs are simply a rare gift
As the combine moves across the fields, closing in on the soybean harvest, our English Shepherd posts himself in the best place to observe,...
Organic by another name: Science
In most public policy debates, everyone favors “science” until science begins to favor one side over the other. When that occurs, science, suddenly, isn’t...
Time to check for damage and search for trappers to deal with fur bearers
Ohio fur trapping season is around the corner. The season begins Nov. 10 and runs until Jan. 31, 2013, except for otters and beavers...
Birds quickly find new feeders; there is proof
“When can I expect birds show up at my new feeder?” That’s the most common question I get from readers who begin feeding birds...
Think About It: Opportunity
OPPORTUNITYBelieve it or not, this is a good day for all types of opportunities. In a matter of weeks, we will have the privilege...
She’s come undone
It has come to my attention after 16 years in residence in this particular old house, I can no longer refer to any project...
FSA Andy: Marketing Assistance Loans give farmers options for upfront crop income
Marketing Assistance Loans use your stored crop as collateral to issue a low interest loan for up to nine months.
Time changes things
Not long ago, I was looking at some of our picture albums. As I turned the pages, I could not believe my eyes.
I saw...
Autumn’s splendor restores my soul
Somehow a notice went out a week ago to all the blue jays in Illinois that the acorns on (what I think is) a...
What makes them tick? Not all employees motivated by same thing
Farm managers able to motivate their workers have a better chance of reducing the typical labor problems faced in today's economy (turnover, absenteeism, and...
