Hunting deer is necessary to keep herds healthy
According to figures just released by the Ohio Division of Wildlife, hunters killed 21,064 deer during the two day bonus weekend gun season held...
Holidays with Mr. Wonderful
I just read that Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson have split-up. That's sad. They seemed like a cute couple.Granted, once your husband...
Looking into the broken crystal ball: What does the year 2011 hold for us?
The USDA has issued it's latest forecast for milk, corn and soybean meal prices for the incoming year. Respected economists are behind these forecasts,...
Year end is a good time to resolve to apply for FSA programs
Hello again,All the shopping, Christmas programs and gatherings have drawn to a close. It is the evening of Christmas Day that I love the...
Resolve to give thanks every day
By JUDITH SUTHERLANDContributing writerJust a few weeks ago, I wrote a column which mentioned Pete Smith, the kind and quiet man who did all...
The New Deal was the real deal
"A nation that destroys its soils destroys itself. Forests are the lungs of our land, purifying the air and giving fresh strength to our...
Market Monitor: Another leg up in the grain market
Six weeks ago, and a little more, we finally made the big highs in corn and soybeans. I had been impatient, had predicted highs...
All About Grazing: Reviewing 2010 Pasture Growth
For me, December has always been a time of reflection. It is the end of the year and I take time to look...
One wish: Growing families and memories
Snow falls, blown by a furious wind, as I write this. Christmas carols play in a continuous loop, a joyous refrain for all to...
Trying to build agriculture’s future in Carroll County
Agriculture is the number one industry in Carroll County and Ohio -- and Carroll County residents are working to ensure its future. But it takes collaboration and input from all.
