Forecast for March: Very, very hot
After hiring into the market newsletter biz 30 years ago, my new bosses informed me that I'd sink or swim on how well I...
Grain markets’ wild ride continues in Chicago
The reality is that supply is going to get tighter as the market year goes on. This is driving corn prices toward the record highs of the 2008 year.
Big bullies: Coyotes are efficient hunters and clever killers
For the most part, coyotes live an invisible life, but in recent years they are showing themselves as bold neighborhood bullies as they adapt to city life.
Tractor pioneer remembered for his legacy
On Jan. 2, 2011, at the ripe old age of 96, Harold Brock from Waterloo, Iowa, died peacefully at his home. So what, you...
Bird-friendly coffee has a rich, robust history
If you’re enjoying a cup of coffee while you read the morning newspaper, you’re in good company. Americans consume 400 million cups of coffee...
Are you responsible for a dam?
The Stark Soil and Water Conservation District was recently asked to help the ODNR Division of Soil and Water Resources host several dam safety...
Make keeping up with advances in technology a lifelong endeavor
It's no secret that experiences define life. I've had my fair share, but I find myself continually challenged by the youth I spend time...
How to reduce winter livestock feed costs
Extending the grazing season, maximizing forage utilization and reducing the need for winter hay feeding can improve farm profitability of any ruminant animal production system.
Motherhood, apple pie and ethanol
Rare is the person, topic or issue that finds the editorial boards of the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal in unison....
Snow not as appealing as it used to be
You know you are getting old when snow no longer holds one single bit of appeal.I think of all the times I hoped for...
