2011: New Year brings new reading possibilities
As we head into a new year, nothing beats a good book by the wood stove on a cold winter night. Here are some...
Producers should apply for LDPs for wool, mohair
Hello again,Did you see those two crazy women at the mall pulling the door handles off of that salt-covered gray Blazer? Did you see...
Packing away holiday memories
I admit it. I love Christmas. I'm not jaded, exhausted or "relieved that it's over." There is no bah humbug here. I'm in no...
Reflections on 2010, hopes for 2011
As I sit here in front of my computer, my fingers hovering over the keys impatiently waiting for my brain to come up with...
Grain markets: Hesitation in corn uptrend?
Sell everything you own or have nerve to sell ahead in the next two weeks!
Dear Mr. Apples and Oranges
Another final column of the year and, as is the custom, another year where readers will have the final word. Some of their words...
Don’t feed deer this winter, doing so causes harm
Back in February, as a brutal winter unfolded, I explained that feeding deer in winter is a bad idea. I quoted experts from the...
Hunting deer is necessary to keep herds healthy
According to figures just released by the Ohio Division of Wildlife, hunters killed 21,064 deer during the two day bonus weekend gun season held...
Holidays with Mr. Wonderful
I just read that Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson have split-up. That's sad. They seemed like a cute couple.Granted, once your husband...
Looking into the broken crystal ball: What does the year 2011 hold for us?
The USDA has issued it's latest forecast for milk, corn and soybean meal prices for the incoming year. Respected economists are behind these forecasts,...