Dairy Channel: Year in review Manure, drought and no-till corn
Ernie Oelker reports on farm research involving liquid dairy manure as a nitrogen source for no-till corn.
Protection of agricultural land
The president of Mahoning County Farm Bureau writes that it is getting more difficult to keep the farm in the family.
Craft of manger scenes has some history
Antique columnist Roy Booth shares the origin of the manger scene and how it came into public display.
Give a gift that gives
Farm and Family Living columnist Laurie Marlatt Steeb writes about giftless giving, the newest trend.
If you can read and share this, thank a preschool teacher
Columnist Kymberly Foster Seabolt pays honor to those arsenals of construction paper and paste, boo-boo magicians and holiday program planners we call preschool teachers.
Read it Again: Week of December 5, 2002
Each week Farm and Dairy takes a look at what was making news in years gone by.
Consider forage quality, location when weighing winter feeding options
While some managers in our area have been able to stockpile grass in a few paddocks, more stored forage will be required this year. This week's "All About Grazing" column offers management tips for winter feeding.
Jewelry used to update clothing, status
Costume jewelry continues to delight the ladies (and the men collectors), as columnist Roy Booth shares this week.
Thankful for less
The holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas should not be about indulgences and overindulgences, but about the idea that less really is more, says Farm and Family Living columnist Laurie Marlatt Steeb.
Give thanks for traditional feast fare
Don't let the waistline police interfere with your holiday menus. Columnist Kym Seabolt urges readers to just say 'no' to nouvelle cuisine.
