CRP land could provide some much-needed hay relief
Hello Again,Gorgeous sunshine and high temperatures are not what local farmers are hoping for. They are nice if you are at the beach but...
Dry summer is a reminder to plan for worst, be thankful for rain
,As I sit here today thinking about what to write ... I look out my office window to the brown grass. That's when it...
Ask FSA Andy by FSA Andy– about conservation programs
Hello Again!Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture began sign up for the Highly Erodible Land Initiative under the...
Pleasant memories of past summertimes
There has always been something amazing about a good swimming spot that draws me like a pig to mud. A swan dive from a...
Be wary of the banksters in Washington
On July 17, the U.S. Senate pulled off a Half Ginsburg by convening three Capitol Hill hearings on why the crooks and crackpots in...
Listen carefully for the sound
Maybe you can't hear clearly, but if you shut off all machinery and stop the conversations within a few feet, it is possible. It...
Shooters compete for marksmanship honors
Port Clinton Camp Perry is alive and well. It's media day and opening day for this summer's annual National Matches, the Super Bowl of...
The bane of every summer — stings and bites
A few weeks ago my wife called from upstairs. There was an unusual urgency in her voice. When I found her, I understood. She...
The greatest peace
There is no doubt about it. We all enjoy times of peace in our lives. In today's world it seems more and more difficult...
Frustrated farmers: Issues continue
Frustrated. That single word does a pretty good job of summing up the mood of many dairy farmers as they look at dwindling feed inventories and less-than-lush fields.
