Preparing seedlings for wildlife
Shortly after noon on the last day of February, the thermometer on my porch read 62 degrees. It s no wonder I've been thinking...
LETTER: Farm Bureau responds to the needs of members
Editor:Recently a letter was written asking us where our "power" as an organization comes from as Farm Bureau. Stark County Farm Bureau, as well...
Grain marketing: Strike while the iron’s hot
Regardless of the fickle nature, good sales opportunities, for both old and new crop grain, are lurking.
LETTER: Humane Society is not being honest with its donors
Editor:It's mind-boggling for HSUS CEO Wayne Pacelle to dismiss the 150-plus complaints that have been filed with the Federal Trade Commission against his group....
LETTER: Ron Paul will put the Constitution back in its proper place
Editor:The March primary is right around the corner and I have yet to see much regarding Ron Paul in Ohio. I have been a...
Is rural America dying?
The 2008 survey and report, "Place Matters," found a substantial majority of respondents in all rural regions would advise a teenager to leave for opportunities elsewhere. That's a sad statement. We must find the vision and political will to reverse that reality. We must find a way to bring rural America back to life.
LETTER: Learning experience for family at livestock auction
Editor:If you have done any calf rearing you know how difficult the task at hand can be. My husband and I took our son...
Ask FSA Andy: Get ready for spring
Hello Again!It seems as though spring has come early, as I watch the snow drops bloom and see the daffodils shooting skyward. This has...
Management information can be gleaned from milk production records
A good start on having a profitable dairy farm is a high milk price; however, the fundamental need is astute management of the cows,...
Ohio Deer and Turkey Expo coming to Columbus
The upcoming Ohio Deer and Turkey Expo, one of Ohio’s top outdoor shows, has a new owner and name. Yes, sport shows are owned...
