Lessons from down under
>I had an opportunity to travel with the Ohio State University Extension sheep team to Australia March 24 –April 9. Our group of 17...
Construction storm water permit requirements for agricultural projects
What is a Construction Storm Water Permit? I know the answer to this one because for the last five years it has been...
Main Street banks want reform
Rare is the day when the U.S. Senate Ag Committee lands on the front page of the New York Times. That day, however, came...
What’s so great about Ohio? Let me tell you
Most women go to the beautician for highlights, lowlights, maybe a deep condition. Me, I go for livestock.There are numerous charming reasons why I...
FSA encourages producers to report prevented planting, failed crop acreage
Hello Again!And a warm welcome to the beautiful springtime weather! With spring planting upon us, the Farm Service Agency encourages producers to report any...
I saw it in the newspaper
Asked once for the source of his best material, American humorist Will Rogers quickly replied that “Everything I know I get from the newspaper.”...
Ramps – the king of stink can be a tastebud treat
As I worked my way down the steepest portion of the valley, I could see patches of green in the distance. Some were stands...
Hazard A Guess: Week of April 22, 2010
Each week Farm and Dairy challenges readers to identify a small tool or gadget (or at least 'hazard a guess' as to its use).
Parenting or grandparenting loud and proud? Keep at it
As a veteran sports mom, I have logged more than my fair share of time on the sidelines of various youth sporting events. I...
Spring brings joy of mowing the lawn
Why is it that the first mowing after the long winter is such a pleasure -- and how is it that by the end...