Hummingbirds in December? It’s no joke
A week ago, Vonda Poole of New Wilmington, Pa. emailed me and worried about "a female hummingbird that has not gone south for the...
Crop insurance: ‘Just insane’
Neither the outcome of the federal election nor the fast-approaching budget "fiscal cliff" bothered any of the 250 gawkers and bidders at a 1,170-acre...
Yes, agriculture IS Ohio’s No. 1 industry
Agriculture drives a huge chunk of the economy in both Ohio and Pennsylvania. And that's not hyperbole, it's fact.
Some farm tax tips as 2012 ends
During the past six weeks, I have been on the road helping to teach the OSU income tax schools.
These workshops help teach tax professionals...
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...
