SWCD offers something for everyone
As I near my 10th anniversary with the Columbiana Soil & Water Conservation District, I reflect on one of the questions I hear the...
OSU Extension offers calving clinic, oil and gas leasing meetings
I cannot believe that February is already half over. I know local farmers are working hard to finish up their farm taxes and are...
Some must reads on white-tailed deer history
Over time, many hunters develop an expertise about certain species. For some it's waterfowl; for others turkeys are the obsession.
But for many, if not...
Proposals for Ohio hunting seasons announced
Ohio's Wildlife Council, a group representing multiple stake holders regarding hunting and fishing regulations, seasons, and laws, is considering changes for 2012-2013 as proposed...
Runoff is more than a nuisance
As I stare out my window, desperately searching for that first sign of spring, all I see is rain, again.Normally, I look forward to...
MF Global was not running on vapor
The lead story on the front page of the Jan. 30 Wall Street Journal reported "that a 'significant amount'" of an estimated $1.2 billion in customer money that disappeared when investment bank MF Global Holdings Ltd. collapsed "could have 'vaporized' as a result of chaotic trading ... the week before the company's Oct. 31 bankruptcy filing."
Celebrating the life of a vibrant spirit
One of my favorite photographs, displayed where I can see it often, is a candid shot of my dad with John McNaull. They stand talking and laughing amid the backdrop of antique tractors, a passion they shared.
Cataract surgeries help people see nature’s beauty
There was a time not too long ago that folks with cataracts had little hope of regaining their full vision and enjoying nature's wonders. Most of us take the privilege of sight for granted and I know many of our readers have had cataract surgery and know firsthand what a blessing it is.
Frost seeding for pasture improvement
Frost seeding of legumes in February and early March can be used to improve pasture, hay quality and yield. The freezing and thawing of late winter and early spring can provide for good legume seed/soil contact and germination.
Be alert and listen to your house
Have you listened lately to your house, especially if it is an old house? Over the years you've learned to identify its creaks and cracks, its rattles and bangs, without becoming alarmed. You also know its smells, not just from the kitchen, and if a skunk is passing through.
