Snowy weather means more in youth
“Are the days of winter sunshine just as sad for you, too? When it is misty, in the evenings, and I am out walking...
Elves gone wild
Sometimes I'm just glad my kids are old enough that I can still fake being an adequate parent with a minimum of effort. At...
Three words you should say every day
I was looking at the dictionary awhile back and came to a conclusion. There are three words that I believe are vital in our...
Santa, if you can’t bring a combine or a farm bill, how ’bout...
You, my friend, are one tough customer for Santa. I mean, like many, the Fat Man knows food, but he doesn't know farming.
As such,...
Yes, even sparrows are fun birds to watch in winter
The diversity of backyard birds fuels their appeal. Cardinals and blue jays are spectacularly beautiful. Chickadees, titmice, and nuthatches sparkle with personality.Woodpeckers entertain. But...
FSA Andy: USDA offering loans for farm storage facilities
Hello Again!
As most of you are pressure washing the combine to put her to bed for the winter and re-evaluating the harvest season, I...
All About Grazing: Developing a grazing system could change your life
Well, it has been just over a year ago that I retired from my job as Ohio NRCS state grassland conservationist, but I am...
Undercover poacher was dedicated to his job, and the hunting sport
Outdoor enthusiasts are the most law abiding group ever created.Hunters follow daily limits, time charts, and a host of regulations as if there were...
To farm successfully, it’s all about who you know
Editor Susan Crowell shares the importance of seeking others' advice when it comes to improving your farm. Grazing councils are a great example.
Grain commodity prices continue slide lower
Traders have focused on exports, transportation issues, South American weather, and politics as reasons for the decline in grain market prices.
