Fifty years of never forgetting
Like most Americans of 1955 or so vintage, the lovely Catherine and I will spend time this week recalling our personal whos, whats, whens...
Part I: Novel shares parenting and life lessons
“There are only two kinds of men in this world: Honest men and dishonest men. …Any man who says the world owes him a...
Be thankful for Ohio’s wildlife in 2013
Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks of course, but many hunters are especially thankful that it signals the start of deer gun season...
Ask FSA Andy by FSA Andy about farm storage facilty loans
Hello Again!
The Farm Storage Facility Loan (FSFL) program allows producers of eligible commodities to obtain low-interest financing to build or upgrade farm storage and...
Are deer as smart as they sometimes seem?
Every fall I hear about a big buck someone has been tracking and watching for weeks. But when the gun season arrives, that big...
Planning happy holidays
Over the river and through the wood to Grandmother’s house we go!
It’s a refrain as old as the hills — or at least as...
Cheese diplomacy and desserts
Although I'm sure it's been the source of family feuds, nothing brings people together like food. Cheese diplomacy and other dairy news tidbits.
New corn low follows EPA news about Renewable Fuel Standard
The EPA is proposing a cut in what we refer to as the “ethanol mandate.” Although this is still a proposal, it hit the market like law.
Turkeys and deer prepare for winter’s worst
Turkeys and deer must prepare for winter before it gets here.
Decisions can make or break your operation
I can give you advice. Your friends can show you what’s working on their ranch. You can read articles and learn from your local...














