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Steve Baylor gives fishing with jigs new meaning
Meet pro walleye angler Steve Baylor, a guy, one would think, who would rely on a box full of every kind of lure ever made, tools of the trade they might be called. After all, he like all pro fishermen, wears a shirt with more sponsors on it than cloth. That and few fishing boxes, […]
Bird songs everyone actually knows and sings
Early migrants began returning several weeks ago. Turkey vultures, killdeer, and phoebes were probably as befuddled by the late winter weather as we were. But by early April, we should be safe from any more extended cold snaps. And that means the parade of returning migratory birds will accelerate every week. Bird songs To prepare […]
Animal or human: The care is what is important
Part II Check out the first column on this series here. In the world of animal health, a positive ending to testing or treatment is always a hopeful priority. One enormous difference between the animal care world and that of human care, is this: sometimes, those seeking the care for those they love are much […]
Understanding the new farm bill will take patience
Hello again, I sure have seen a lot of information about the new farm bill in the newspaper. There is some good information out there with most of it being put out by our agency. Like everyone else, I read the information and store it away until a sign-up period becomes a reality. I compare […]
The worst sports mom ever
The end of most seasons tends to catch me off guard. I’m minding my own business enjoying another weekend afternoon waving to friends and eating nachos, when someone mentions idly that today is the last game.
Spring cleaning interupts winter
Winter stayed, and most days thereafter brought more clear, cold evidence that the lion that came in with March planned to stay the entire month.
Steve Baylor gives fishing with jigs new meaning
But when it comes to lures, Baylor could carry all that he needs in his shirt pocket.
An animal does tell you things
“Let’s be honest, many human doctors regard veterinary medicine as crude, plodding and nebulous.” — Dr. Nick Trout, Tell Me Where It Hurts: A Day of Humor, Healing and Hope in My Life As an Animal Surgeon Part I of II Over a lifetime, I have held veterinarians in high regard, having been blessed to […]
USDA report helps grain market
USDA planting report afterglow: Unless there are amazing discrepancies from the expectations, the market spends one day reacting, then we go back to business.
Dates to remember, as you await better weather
Hello again! The weather, the weather, the weather! Lately it sounds like a curse word. I realize it is only March, and yes, I know spring will come eventually. It just feels like it has been a very long winter. For me, it isn’t about getting into a field to get it planted. In my […]
March Madness calls for prep changes
Farmers want to know when better weather is going to stay for good, rather than just visit like an out of town relative.
That ol’ ‘I know what I know’ logic
Little wonder why Congress got the Farm Bill math wrong: it knows what it knows and everyone else can just shut up.
The Great Doughnut Resistance
I am eating a banana when what I really want to be eating is pastry. I call that progress. Ever since starting my new to me office type job with business type people I have gained weight. Not a lot of weight but enough weight to be alarming. This caught me off guard because I […]
Is a limited liability co. right for you?
Is it the right thing for every farm and family? Maybe not, but forming an LLC may be an alternative some farm families want to consider.
To truly appreciate nature, one must experience it
To truly enjoy and appreciate nature, we must experience it. It recharges the soul, and it actually made me feel better physically.
New Ohio hunting regulations could prove interesting
New proposals could change bag limits, legal hunting guns.
Market Monitor : Volatile week before USDA report
Grain markets are anxious to find out what the USDA Planting Intentions Report will have say how many corn and soybeans acres are expected for the 2014 growing year.
Calendar says it’s spring: Ready for grazing season?
The key to successful grazing is trying to predict what is down the road so we can be prepared for it.
Only the smart survive: Looking for resilient dairy farms
With current feed and milk prices, a black and white cow producing 22,000 pounds/year could net between $1,200 and $1,600.
What is sustainable agriculture, really?
Writing Dirt on Conservation articles is a rewarding task that all the soil and water staff members who write take seriously. We all want the readers to know what we do, how we do it and who we do it with. My problem is coming up with a topic that hasn’t already been covered and […]
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