Attention all anglers, it’s crappie season
Joe Kaczmarczk turned slightly, hiding his hands, size six fish hook, an unfortunate fat head minnow, a carefully-selected specimen netted from a nearby minnow...
Early birds to watch in 2012
Last year on April 24, I wrote that ruby-throated hummingbirds were back early. This year they are setting new records for returning early.
One of...
Heritage conservation project in Harrison County
By Tillie Heavilin,
Contributing writer
The primary objective of soil and water conservation districts is education for the protection of natural resources. Closely related is the...
Considerations prior to signing pipeline easements
Shale signs: What to know when you're contacted to sign an easement agreement with a company granting the right to have a pipeline constructed on part of your land.
Pink slime push-back: Someone smarter, or more emotional, than me has to figure this...
Maybe the ag industry needs to listen more and talk less. Maybe we need to bring in more outsiders, and ask them, "what would a customer think about this?" We might have seen the pink slime push-back coming.
It should be easy: English for the eater
Ranchers have a well-earned reputation for speaking plain English plainly. Translation As such, cowboys instantly translate phrases like “government revenue enhancements” and “now pursuing...
Get your land ‘buff’ and in shape
To get in shape, or “buff” as the slang term implies is to have good muscle tone, be physically fit, and trim. Well, I’m...
Ask FSA Andy by FSA Andy: Guaranteed loans
Hello Again!The Farm Service Agency has a guaranteed loan program available to assist farmers and agricultural lenders. Guaranteed loans are made by a commercial...
YOUR CHOICE
"If you are willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land" Isa. 1:19.Here is a choice that God gives us. He...
It’s time to produce green milk!
I receive many invitations to speak at dairy conferences across the country. I try to participate in these conferences whenever my schedule allows because...
