Two words that will feed the 9 billion
Just before this weekly effort began 21 years ago this month, its two founders, the lovely Catherine and me, compiled a list of nearly...
Dairy landscape: Back to normal
Dairymen, expect milk prices to more or less steadily drop, starting next month.
Water… More valuable than gold
Editor:
The old saw “To a thirsty man, water is more valuable than gold” has never been more true than it is today. As a...
The lure of the weather market
Delayed planting across the country has led to a weather market, and that is dangerous for farmers and traders alike.
Keep your butts off my landscape
By TAMMY L. JONES
Did you know that cigarette butts are litter?
In Ohio, as well as other states, you can be fined for throwing your...
It takes a village to celebrate
I tend to be fine with the passing of my own birthday. I don’t get overly excited about the new year and the start...
And the moral of the food supply is…
By ALAN GUEBERT
If you’re a regular reader of the American agricultural press you already know that the three greatest threats to U.S. farmers and...
Thanks to Lake Erie, boating is big in Ohio
By MIKE TONTIMONIA
Although Ohio has but one major natural lake, the Buckeye ranks high in recreational boating. Of course that one major lake is...
A trip to the zoo might change the course of your life
By SCOTT SHALAWAY
Early childhood experiences often shape the adults we become. In my case, I remember going to the Philadelphia Zoo with my parents....
Employing minors on your farm
It’s that time of year when students are preparing for the school year to end and many are looking for a job. You may...















