An unexpected Indigo treat is found
One of the unexpected treats of collecting the first blackberries of the season is stumbling upon an active bird nest. Bramble thickets are prime...
Summer leaves indelible memories
“The wise will start each day with the thought, ‘Fortune gives us nothing which we can really own.’” — Seneca
The full moon and an...
Community garden becomes a reality
WOODSFIELD, Ohio -- Through the diligence of several hard-working individuals in a very short period of time, the Monroe County Community garden has become...
FSA Andy By FSA Andy
Hello Again!Today I want to give you several reminders about some FSA program deadlines. We have a lot of activities going on at the...
Beef checkoff to NCBA: Drop dead
In a toughly worded statement June 22, the executive committee of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, the group created by Congress to collect and oversee...
Consider your grazing management
I have written in the past about dealing with forage quality when it is raining every day and when we have been short on...
Don’t be driven to distraction
"Honk if you love Jesus. Text while driving if you want to meet Him." - Church sign.A car is a great way to get...
Crop questions, weak markets
Corn prices have plunged to new lows as uncertainty about the crop size has created volatility in the markets. Corn futures on the Chicago...
Landowners have responsibilities, too, when it comes to oil and gas leases
Could you use some extra money? There are few of us that can say no to that question. Landowners often consider selling minerals, timber,...
A lot to like about Senator Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas
It's just a guess but I'd bet Blanche Lincoln, chair of the Senate's Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, would be a tough poker player.The...
