What is holding you back on your farm?
“What is holding you back?” A popular statement five years ago when we first addressed this topic in this column.
The seatbelt safety campaign...
Know facts before making conclusions
It is a dismal day in U.S. history, a day that we shall never, ever forget. It is and always has been our responsibility...
Big ag is making big money
On Aug. 28, the Thursday before Labor Day, the USDA released its updated forecast of what American farmers and ranchers will earn for laboring...
FSA Andy for Sept. 11, 2008
Hello Again!
The 2008 farm bill was passed late, and because of that, we are late signing producers up for the 2008 DCP (Direct and...
Drill, baby, drill: It’s costing us
On Sept. 7, the nation’s second easy credit party in the last 30 years ended exactly as the first one ended: A fiscally conservative...
It’s time to add organic matter to soil
How has fertilizer prices impacted forage production on your farm? How do you think fertilizer prices will influence your production in the future? Can...
The Colors of Health: Fruits and Veggies — More Matters
Nutritional campaigns promoting good health have become necessary because we are too lazy and spoiled to think about what we are eating. Once upon...
New London, Ohio, festival celebrates 100 years: Small town pride carries life lessons
This past weekend was a very special one for our family. As New London, Ohio, celebrated its 100th Labor Day Festival anniversary, we wouldn't...
Support of 4-H, FFA youth is priceless
The small signs were plastered throughout the barns at the Ashtabula County Fairgrounds: “Who will buy the million dollar steer?” and “Who will buy...
On the road: WDC, Boston and old age
Somewhere along the 2,684-mile, mid August drive from central Illinois to Washington, D.C., Newport, Boston and back, I crossed an unseen line into old...
