Farmers, expect nothing; do something
When Thomas Paine wrote those famous words, he inspired Americans to continue their battle for independence from England. The late 1700s were certainly a...
Ohio State Grange supports bill to update Ohio’s telecom grid
Editor:
Rural citizens in Ohio are currently faced with a challenge: old and outdated legislation.The Ohio Modernization Act of 2009, S.B. 162 and H.B. 276,...
Reader boycotting country music star
Editor:
On Dec. 2, I heard something that made me sad and very concerned. Carrie Underwood gave a very large amount of money to the...
Get used to schizophrenic farming
We're often challenged to explain why agriculture deserves special treatment, and those are always good questions. But it's very simple: Farming is the only sector that is wholly irreplaceable.
Farm income: Anemic expectations
It will be several years before farm incomes return to 2007 or 2008 levels.
Meatless by choice, or by design?
Earlier this fall, Baltimore City Public Schools initiated its "Meatless Monday" menu that includes a cheese sandwich or cheese lasagna or a bowl of...
Where do these people come from?
I'm not a Scrooge, really, I'm not. So I can't blame it on the upcoming holiday season. Maybe it's just because I'm getting old(er)....
Support S-1645
Editor,Recently, the Progressive Agriculture Organization (Pro Ag) and the Pennsylvania Farmers Union (PFU) held a dairy rally at the Roseville Grange in Brookville, Pa....
HSUS trash talk? Bring it on!
We need to get ready for the coming HSUS battle. Their war chest is deep and their p.r. machine is slick. Issue 2 was a cake walk compared to what's coming.
Issue 2 poll was unfair
Editor:I am very disturbed at your "poll" this week regarding whether or not Issue 2 will improve livestock treatment in Ohio. You could, at...
