‘All these numbers’ tell a story now
In modern political campaigns it's a given that opponents will attack each others' ideas, misrepresent each others' record and, metaphorically, make every attempt to...
What if a family member wants to exit the family farm business?
Family businesses are complex, challenging, rewarding and often gratifying, and many parents often desire for their children to continue the business.However, like some marriages,...
Drought can present opportunities
I dreamed of fresh-smelling rain that beat waves against windows and swept slowly through fields to fill every crack before moving on to refill...
FSA Andy: Summer will soon be a memory
Hello again!June! July! August! The calendar has 'flipped' by quickly, with the passing of summer all but a memory. A short time still remains...
Brand, new refrigerator (almost)
I took a shower with my refrigerator shelf last night, which is just every bit as sexy as it sounds. I realize normal people...
Hazlett: My wife’s Bible
Recently, my wife, Myrna, spent some time in the Akron City Hospital in Akron, Ohio. We did not plan to go there. However, we...
Music helps soften life’s bumpy road
I have long considered music to be a gift, quietly taking its place in our lives. It amazes me that a simple tune with...
Drought 2012: Dry weather, hot grain markets hang on
The drought weather market of 2012 has continued, with emphasis shifting back to soybeans once again. Last week, we made new highs in corn,...
I don’t care if they aren’t cool, I love white walls
It was a hot night a few weeks ago and, after a supper of corn on the cob and sweet Nancy's delicious Swiss steak,...
We saved the world with pedal power
One thing that makes writing this column so rewarding is that people seem to relate to many things I share. The recent bicycle column...
