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.
Do you hear what I hear?
When I was a kid music class consisted of a set of finger cymbals and a teacher who was valiant in her efforts to...
Conservation loan gives farmers credit for conserving resources
Hello Again!As I pulled out of the lane today I was in awe of the beautiful ice-covered trees and fresh white covering of snow...
The ‘level playing field’ of trade
Some phrases just make the heart flutter. “Call the vet,” was one that always tripped my father’s ticker. “Level the playing field of trade,”...
Feral cats not family or environmentally friendly
Hunters and birders may seem unlikely allies, but they share many of the same conservation goals. One is maintaining healthy populations of birds and...
