Monthly Archives: December 2010
Don’t feed deer this winter, doing so causes harm
Back in February, as a brutal winter unfolded, I explained that feeding deer in winter is a bad idea. I quoted experts from the...
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...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Dec. 30, 2010
SULLIVAN, Ohio -- The Black River FFA went caroling at the Elms Retirement Home and St. Patrick Manor Dec. 17. After caroling many FFA...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Dec. 30, 2010
ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio -- The Bits and Bridles 4-H club met recently. A possible bus trip this summer to the Kentucky Horse Park and...
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...
2010: Year in review: Conklin Farms: Horrific video leads to dairy farm employee conviction
Conklin Farms: Horrific video leads to diary farm employee conviction
MARYSVILLE, Ohio — The man who was seen on an undercover video in May poking...
