Columnist shares popular poem, ‘The Morning of Christmas’
Scott Shalaway first wrote a birdwatcher’s version of Twas the Night Before Christmas back in 1988, and readers responded enthusiastically. Requests come every year to reprint it, so here it is!
What’s in a word? The language of food labels
Learning the language of food labels helps customers make purchasing decisions and allows farmers to communicate about their products.
Can you solve Mr. Cooper’s mystery?
We may have stumped you with our last item, but maybe you can help our reader Wayne Cooper solve this week's mystery! Hazard a guess today!
Prevention of abomasal bloat in dairy calves
If abomasal bloat is occurring on your farm, one of the first things that should be examined is the precise details of the nutrition program.
Retiring FSA staffer reflects on years of change
An open house for Patty Davis will be Dec. 28 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Stark County FSA office. Stop in and help celebrate Patty's Retirement.
Feeding hay for winter needs
Learn more about the factors that cause hay nutrient degradation — some can be lowered.
Christmas kept simple
As it turns out, letting go of the endless lists and quest for perfection make days pretty merry and bright.
Experts can help plan your African safari
Most of us consider hunting in Africa a pipe dream, one that is most likely too expensive and too far away to be do-able. In reality, an African safari costs no more than a western elk hunt.
Combing a catalog to make the perfect list
The fictitious story of a farm family looking through the Montgomery Ward's Fall and Winter 1930-31 Catalogue to make their Christmas lists.
Grain marketing lessons to relearn
In grain marketing, the history that sometimes repeats is the history of bad marketing decisions. When will we learn?
