Teens have earned my respect; adults, no
Here in the Midwest it is fair season. County fairs are gearing up, winding down, and whirling along.
Yup, fact is stranger than fiction
Herman Melville was a pretty good fiction writer, but his 1851 whale of a tale -- something about a big fish and a peg-legged man named Ahab -- was, in fact, based on the true story of the American whaling ship Essex that, in 1820, was attacked and sunk by a huge whale in the South Pacific.
Many thanks for another year of Ohio State Fair memories
Thank you to the parents, members and everyone else, for another great fair.
Sign, sign, everywhere a sign
Farmers depend on tuning into the world around them. Like a textbook, they read the land, plants and animals they raise for a living to determine their management choices.
Old property wills can make fascinating reading
Old wills, and I mean really old wills, are fascinating to read. They're a way to learn about how our ancestors lived, as well as seeing what worldly goods were important to them.
Good fishing intel before hitting Lake Erie = limit
The big hand hit six and we were on our way north, heading for Fairport Harbor, Ohio, to see if we could luck into a batch of yellow perch.
Insects: Spittlebugs, galls, and evening singers
Insects thrive during the warmth of summer, and many are conspicuous and familiar.
Ask FSA Andy about FSA loan funds
The Farm Service Agency continues to have loan funds available in all categories of the loan programs.
Reader: Be cautious and remember chemicals are dangerous
This is an open letter to farmers, farmer’s wives, and farmers children.
Pastures and pipelines: Projects are not as simple as you think
The scope of a pipeline company's activities may impact your farm operation for a long time to come. Don't rush anything, and get it in writing! Tips for landowners.
