Some things are out of our control
The summer haze has combined with soggy days around this part of the Farm Belt. If weeds were worth something, we all would be rolling in money.
Pondering weighty matters
So far I really enjoy being middle aged. I know that youth is fun but wisdom is pretty great too. I know who I am. I am responsible for myself.
Clock ticking on 2016 Dairy Margin Protection Program
The Margin Protection Program replaced the Milk Income Loss Contract program and the $9.90 minimum Class III support price programs for U.S. dairy farmers.
What makes you an expert in ag?
Ah, blessed readers; they are heartwarming and hazardous, professional and profane, loving and loathing. Without them, I'm out of business; with them, I'm often hearing their business.
Market takes breather after move up
The rainy weather that has plagued farmers since the middle of May took a breather the last few days. Three or four days of sunshine and warm — but not hot — weather has perked up some corn and soybean fields.
Stark County government in action
Stark County government angers one Farm and Dairy reader.
How to preserve the harvest: Food dehydration
Food dehydration is often overlooked as a method of food preservation, but it's a super space saver and and keeps foods safe from spoilage and pests.
Marks of time
Things change. Plans. People. Paint. We have left our marks in other ways.
Daimler history includes a famous Steinway
What do famous musicians Daniel Barenboim, Harry Connick, Jr., Billy Joel, Benjamin Britten, Duke Ellington, George Gershwin, Cole Porter and Vladimir Horowitz, have in common with Gottlieb Daimler, German inventor of one of the first motor cars?
Rotate your crops; it increases yields and lowers cost per acre
Having no rotation on your crops will absolutely exhaust your soils and limits its natural abilities to help your crops grow.
