Give me a Big Gulp or give me death
Count me in as one of the many who think New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's decision to limit the container size of sodas is totally asinine.
Weeds: Measure twice, spray once
It seems the time right after making first cutting hay is always a time for me to address some of those unwanted weed issues -- not in the hay fields, but in the fence rows, around buildings and in pastures.
Ask FSA Andy: There are USDA loans out there for farmers
Hello Again!This week I would like to remind you that USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) offers loans for farmers to purchase farmland and finance...
Thank a hunter for 75 years of conservation
Later this year, the conservation community will celebrate the 75th anniversary of federal legislation that keeps state wildlife agencies afloat. On Sept. 2,...
Some hot numbers in cold times
As the world stumbles toward a summer of financial winter, one part of the American economy continues its merry, five-year waltz: U.S. ag exports...
Be kind to one another
"Be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ sake hath forgiven you."-- Ephesians 4:32.Sometimes I think our...
It’s true: Father does know best
“The youth group is going canoeing on Wednesday! Can I go? Please?” I asked after church one summer Sunday.“Only if it rains. We are...
Putting the sweat in shop
I used to have a life where I left the house, went out in the world and accomplished things. I seem to recall I...
Take advantage of outdoor activities
Olcott, New York, a prime Lake Ontario fishing port just east of Niagara Falls, has been named America's Ultimate Fishing Town, an honor bestowed...
