Davis automobiles had a short, but interesting, life
O.K., admit it; you’ve never heard of a Davis automobile. Well, neither had I until a visit to the National Truck Museum in Auburn,...
How was the West won without bottled water?
Since the onslaught of 40 days of rain, the term "French drain" has been whispered in my ear. Let me assure you, it is not as sexy as it sounds.
FSA Andy: Continuous CRP helps curb erosion and runoff (plus you get paid for...
Hello Friends,
Every July, I write a topic about conservation practices. I do so because I strongly believe in the value of a couple of...
Have a nice day!
Have a Nice Day!
When was the last time someone said to you, “Have a nice day?”
One way you can have a nice day is...
Supplemental forage cover crops can add grazing or haying options in fall
Pasture growth has been tremendous so far this year, but late summer heat and dry spells can change conditions quickly.
Wish I had one more day for stories
If I could have just one more day with my grandmother, I would treasure her stories beyond measure.
Pond owners: Plan ahead for dredging
Many ponds are more than 50 years old. Depending on their drainage area, they can accumulate debris, leaves, sediment, yard waste, decaying pond plants,...
Some summer insects not to swat
Summer time is insect time. Unfortunately, stinging and biting species such as wasps and mosquitoes get most of our attention for all the wrong...
Ohio’s grain indemnity fund is more than insurance
I read with great interest Kristy Foster Seachrist’s article last week in the Farm and Dairy about changes in the grain indemnity law in...
Ridin’ the Capitol Hill crazy train
After a 10-day cooling off period known as the Fourth of July recess, House and Senate members came back to steamy, hot Washington, D.C....
