Nature’s fireworks: Fireflies’ bioluminescence
The first firefly of the year appeared in my yard a month ago. As fireworks commemorate Independence Day, I’m reminded of the natural fireworks...
Prenuptial agreement: Do I need one?
When couples marry, they do so with the outlook that it’s a life-long commitment. Have you considered what might happen to the assets you...
Ohio animal welfare compromise: Smart move or sell-out?
Leadership of Ohio's major commodity and farm groups sat down at the negotiating table with the Humane Society of the United States. Why? Well, let's just say politics makes strange bedfellows.
Unintended consequence of health care reform? More farm tax paperwork
Beginning in 2012, a little discussed mandate in the health care reform legislation will require any business -- including a farm -- that purchases more than $600 of goods or services from another business or individual to submit a 1099 tax from to the Internal Revenue Service.
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...
