Lucas likely to head Ag Committee
If the current political forecast holds, Nov. 2 will deliver House Democrats their biggest pasting since 1994. With over 60 of their seats either...
Moving to the country takes foresight
By Lee Carl Finley
For many, moving to the country is the fulfillment of a life's dream. Having worked for 30, 35 or 40 years...
Clearing my almost good name
Since they were old enough to be even dimly aware that their lives were published, my children have understood that a fair amount of...
Horses mean fun for some, work for others
"Summing up his years he thought of the cowboy. He had been a cowhand for many years and had made many a drive, had...
Understanding bird feeders
Last week I spent two days at a wild bird products trade show in Missouri. It’s a great way to see new products, but...
Farmers and hunters can feed millions
by Mike TontimoniaFHFH is the acronym for one of the area’s most beneficial exchanges, one that encourages hunters to harvest more deer, a primary...
I believe in Santa Claus. No, really.
Like an over-filler auger wagon, I cannot carry this load anymore, so, for the record, let me say this plainly and sincerely: I believe...
Online ag newsletter is useful farm management tool
Isn't autumn in northeast Ohio a wonderful time? I hope your harvest season is going well. While area farmers are in the field, we...
New program allows continued rental payments
Hello Again! A producer who is a frequent visitor to our local Farm Service Agency office stopped in the other day. Sometimes I get...
Animals make the world a little better
By JUDITH SUTHERLAND Farm and Dairy Columnist On a beautiful, crisp autumn morning, I decided it was time to get out and walk...
