Unforgettable lessons in the woods
I sat in my Jeep thinking about all the administrative tasks I could have been doing at the office instead of waiting to see the yellow school bus full of first graders pull in for a field trip I said I would help with.
Confused? No, not at all. (I think)
All right, listen up! We’ve got a lot to sort out here and little time to do it.
Chickadees find ways to cope with cold weather
A frequent question among readers in the aftermath of last winter’s deep freeze was, “How do birds survive overnight low temperatures that plunge below zero degrees Fahrenheit?”
Ask FSA Andy about ARC/PLC decision tools
Beginning Nov. 17, farmers will have the opportunity to come into their local FSA office and declare which program option they want to be in for the life of this new farm bill.
Changes to Ohio’s antlerless deer permits
Deer permits mean different things, in different counties.
Promoting better forages and enhancing soil health
Fall is an excellent time of the year for stockpiling fescue for delayed grazing.
Fixer uppers? Improvements in herds can be made
I got my start with other people’s cull cows, just a bid or two above the hamburger market — which was not so dear back then.
Excessive celebration: Embrace it
We’ve all seen — and sometimes shunned — them.
Tips for managing milk production variation on dairy farms
How to manage variation in milk production.
Night cap: Looking for a good night’s sleep?
Miss Nancy and I, along with my little sister B.G. Theiss who is visiting from North Carolina, enjoyed the afternoon at the Farm and Dairy’s recent 100th Anniversary open house at the Salem Community Center.













