Farm life was hard, but joy-filled
Part V
"A man is entitled to one good dog and one good woman in his life," Charlie was known to say.
After pausing, he then...
Sign up for the Conservation Reserve Program
Hello Friends,
This year's general sign-up for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is quickly coming to an end tomorrow, June 14. If you are interested...
Grain market drop surprises many; corn and soybeans both falter
Prices were sharply lower on the Chicago Board of Trade Monday, and many observers were surprised.
Elevator operators were expecting higher prices after a weekend...
Top 10 reasons to love the China deal
There's many reasons to be thrilled about Shuanghui International Holding Inc.’s proposed $4.7 billion purchase of Smithfield Foods, Inc. Here's only 10...
Commercial kitchens: Can we stir up new food processing in Ohio?
A commercial kitchen lets food entrepreneurs rent time in a licensed facility to develop and make their products. We need more in Ohio.
Are incentive-based employment tools a good idea for your farm?
It doesn’t matter the size of your farm, the number of employees you have, or the number of family (paid or unpaid) members working in the business. Everyone has something that motivates them.
If it can hold soil, use it for plants! Garden size doesn’t really matter
With the improved weather, my thoughts have turned to gardening. My family plants a large garden every year. But not everyone has the space,...
Lyme disease may be a big problem in 2013
If personal experience and reader reports are reliable indicators, this summer could be a bad one for ticks and Lyme disease.
Since early April, I’ve...
Pointers for buying a rod and reel for Dad
Considering the purchase of a new rod and reel for Dad? If so, here’s what you need to know.
There are three basic types of...
The price of progress
I front like I’m thrifty but let’s be frank here: I spend money like it’s plucked out of thin air. I will nickel and...
