Wildlife is resilient in a storm, even during Hurricane Sandy
As I write this, Hurricane Sandy has claimed more than 70 American lives and done an estimated $50 billion in damage, and those numbers...
Soggy grain harvest struggles continue to dominate local markets
With no news comes fickle markets subject to the whims of Chicago traders. Now is the time to forget the highs and remember the crops in eastern Ohio are better than expected, and the prices are still much higher than planned for at planting time.
Pick apple slices instead of Snickers
Any time we can increase the consumption of fruits and vegetables, we win -- both from a health and an agricultural production standpoint.
Luck and hunting skills made elk hunt successful
GUNNISON Colo. — Luck trumps skills every time and, yes, getting an eyeful of elk, a bull at that, and in reasonable shooting range,...
In California she says tomato; he says GMO delivery device
It’s pretty hard to be taken seriously in any debate if, geographically, you are located on the “Left Coast,” have elected a person known...
Snakes, bats and spiders could use image makeover
Halloween can be a terrifying holiday for small children. Boogie men and scary creatures strike terror in their hearts. I’m hoping we can dial...
Improving forage: Lessons to learn
It looks like the drought of 2012 is in the record books. Rainfall is back and we actually have seen pastures and hayfields recover...
Review offers fully before signing up
Some interesting offers may be showing up in your mailbox. Our "opt-out" period must have expired for receiving offers for credit cards, mortgages and...
Nov. 20 deadline for disaster assistance program
Hello again! As I sit and go through my notes of column topics, my focus is becoming narrower. The lack of a new farm...
Saying farewell to one of the ‘family’
By JUDITH SUTHERLAND Farm and Dairy columnist In 1950, my dad graduated from high school and welcomed a young man who had just...
