Farmers, knock the chip off your shoulder
Farmers often harbor insecurities when plopped in a room with bankers or small business owners or lawyers. Too often, farmers feel like they don't belong in that crowd, like their chosen profession is somehow less important or worthy than the others'. They couldn't be more wrong.
Midwinter grain report from Great North
The grain markets crashed after the USDA Inventory Report earlier this month.
Hazard A Guess: Week of Jan. 21, 2010
Each week Farm and Dairy challenges readers to identify a small tool or gadget (or at least 'hazard a guess' as to its use).
OSU Ext. sponsored workshops: A lesson you may want to consider
It’s the start of a new year and Ohio State University Extension has plenty of educational opportunities for you to take advantage of to...
Another climate change is needed for agriculture
Does your state (county, borough, village, township, fill in the blank) like its farms?Does it realize the economic impact of agriculture? Is there a...
Where is the predicted mild winter?
As Punxsutawney Phil, sensing that his winter's snooze is about to be interrupted, begins to twitch in his cozy man-made burrow, I implore you...
FSAA Andy for Jan. 21, 2010
Greetings!Kermit the Frog once said "It ain't easy being green." Well Kermit, it ain't easy trying to comprehend the SUpplement REvenue (SURE) program either!...
Peril of birding: Pointing binoculars in wrong direction
Of all outdoor activities, birdwatching might seem to be the most innocuous. How can one possibly get into trouble watching birds? Well, earlier this...
Armed and maybe dangerous
It was the men with guns at the door that convinced me more than anything else that I wasn't living in the suburbs anymore....
Feed them right: Proper nutrition vital for beef cows during winter months
Feeding beef cattle during the winter can be a challenging experience if being profitable is one of your goals. Proper nutrition is a key...
