’07 farm bill: Seeing the light of day
The big wins Senate and House Democrats enjoyed Nov. 7 will deliver them bigger titles, bigger offices, bigger staffs, bigger responsibilities and bigger expectations when the 110th Congress convenes in early January.
Pigmillion: The runt that made it
My daughter and I made plans to go see the new Charlotte's Web movie just the minute it was released in our area after having seen the initial previews.
Touchstone’s Orion, rest in peace
(Editor's note: Generally, Janie Jenkins' column runs every other week and this would be her 'off week.
Shocking: Muppets gone wild
As news of Tickle Me Elmo's drug bust sped across the wire, there was only one conclusion that could be drawn from the tragedy: clearly sesame seed is a gateway drug.
Just Kidding About the Torture
I was talking to a friend who comes in the consignment shop where I work. She had her own business before she retired and is used to dealing with people.
Workshops address farm inheritance
If your family is facing the difficult decision of how to transfer the ownership and management of your farm to the next generation, or if you looking for advice about which strategy might work best for your family, you need to take advantage of the Ohio State University Extension-sponsored Building for the Successful Transition of Your Agricultural Business workshops.
Make your animals a picture of health
This winter is the most expensive period of livestock production. Cold, wet weather increases the nutrient requirements of farm animals and the grass has stopped growing.
Australia’s AWB Ltd. days are over
About the time most Americans werecarving their Thanksgiving turkey, Australia's virtual wheat export monopoly, AWB Ltd, was being carved up like a Christmas turkey - a Christmas turkey for U.
Funny fears that make us frantic
Sometimes there is no accounting for our fears. Now, I am not talking about the rational, based-in-logic fears.
Riding (and writing) the ethanol tiger
For years, farmers' hearts would leap when the word "ethanol" appeared in a newspaper headline. Now farmers almost dread it because they know the ensuing story is likely to outline the inevitable bust that awaits them if the current unplanned, willy-nilly ethanol boom continues.
