Dance under the stars and the moon
Dance under the stars and the moon. Dance because it is springtime. Dance because you can. As a kid, I knew that other...
Identifying 11 more warblers made easy
The easy male warblers that I reviewed last week are recognizable by eye and ear to any birder. But going beyond that first level...
Confessions of an ‘early’ rummage junkie
If I’d had any sense I would have started writing for this paper years ago. I could really have used the free subscription....
Fast planting weather, slow grain market
A month ago, the market was talking about wet weather that would potentially slow the start of planting. Traders built a little delayed-planting premium into prices. Then, the weather changed dramatically, and so did the markets.
Lessons from down under
>I had an opportunity to travel with the Ohio State University Extension sheep team to Australia March 24 –April 9. Our group of 17...
Construction storm water permit requirements for agricultural projects
What is a Construction Storm Water Permit? I know the answer to this one because for the last five years it has been...
It’s not a levy, but sales tax vote impacts Extension, too
Editor:On May 4, 2010, voters will be asked to approve the 1 percent sales tax for Columbiana County. The outcome of this vote will...
Main Street banks want reform
Rare is the day when the U.S. Senate Ag Committee lands on the front page of the New York Times. That day, however, came...
What’s so great about Ohio? Let me tell you
Most women go to the beautician for highlights, lowlights, maybe a deep condition. Me, I go for livestock.There are numerous charming reasons why I...
FSA encourages producers to report prevented planting, failed crop acreage
Hello Again!And a warm welcome to the beautiful springtime weather! With spring planting upon us, the Farm Service Agency encourages producers to report any...
