Summertime on the farm for kids makes anything seem possible
Summertime memories of being a kid on the farm.
Changes are coming to FSA programs
Hello Again!
Change is inevitable. Change is good. Change is a necessity. These phrases may seem like profound words of wisdom, but seriously we all...
CoBank committing $10 billion to get rural development fund off the ground
The Obama administration is hoping a new rural development fund will lure new investors and investments in rural regions.
On family and flying potato chips
I consider myself an "expert" on parenting on par with my "expertise" in machine gunnery or quantum physics.
Looking back to 1938 gives a glimpse into the past
From my Looking Back Department, comes this glimpse of farming in July of 1938 (I was almost five years old), as recorded in the...
Webinars will share farm business tips
Countryside Conservancy is giving specialty crop growers a chance to improve their business practices with three webinars by veteran farmer and consultant Chris Blanchard.
Dead trees are more than just firewood
If I would ask the question, "what are living trees good for," I would probably get a large response.
Ohio farmers can turn in unwanted pesticides
The Ohio Department of Agriculture is sponsoring a collection for farmers wishing to dispose of unwanted pesticides at two locations in coming weeks.
Ag research foundation hopes to lure private dollars into national pool
Ohio State Professor Emeritus Mo Saif is one of 15 individuals appointed to serve on the board of the newly created Foundation for Food and Agricultural Research.
It’s the beginning of Lake Erie Perch season
Opening day for Lake Erie Perch is today, regardless of when today is because every day is the best day to go "perching." While...
