Big move is really no big deal
April 28, corn futures on the Chicago Board of Trade were up nearly 23 cents, the soybeans were down 42 and a fraction, and the wheat futures were up more than 25 cents.
There are all kinds and sizes of farms
What makes a farm a farm?
Now, I’m not talking “official” terms, like what the Agricultural Census Bureau would say. I’m talking about what the...
Farm bill politics are a train wreck
In the long, glorious history of America, it’s unlikely that April 22, 2008, will be remembered as anything other than just another balmy, bureaucratic...
Happy employees equal productivity
A few weeks ago, our state dairy specialist, Dianne Shoemaker, gave a preview of Ohio State University Extension’s newly revamped Bulletin 864 — “15...
Who will take the Pepsi challenge?
What would happen in farms adopted PepsiCo's strategy of "performance with purpose?"
Birthdays are just a numbers game
My best friend is having a birthday this week. It’s a “milestone” birthday, which means I could have a lot of fun with this...
FSA Andy for May 1
Hello Again!
This past week was full of excitement in the Farm Service Agency office. We celebrated Administrative Professionals Day and also National Take Our...
Evaluate and manage hay field injuries
It was a rough winter for many hay fields in northern Ohio. Considering the stressful conditions last year, followed by a cold and wet...
It’s about time: Spring finally here
Every spring, this column is committed to bring you in poetry the scent of hyacinths as you read once again the advice of an...
There is a season for everything
"I think the thing to do is enjoy the ride while you're on it." -- Johnny Depp
I had a strange dream the other night,...
