Yearly Archives: 2011
A roundup of FFA news for the week of April 28, 2011:
WEST SALEM, Ohio -- The Northwestern-Wayne FFA chapter raffled off a model John Deere 730 tractor at this year's chapter banquet. Only 1500 of...
Things to consider during a farm transition from one generation to next
Questions and issues from families about transferring their farm businesses to the next generation continue to come into my office, with several calls and...
Two poems for the spring season
Safely tucked away in my wallet, the clipping is beginning to yellow but it only sees the light of day once in this mesmerizing...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of April 28, 2011:
BOWERSTON, Ohio -- The Silver Spurs met April 1, at the Bowerston Public Library with 13 members present.Amy Gareis, staff writer from the Harrison...
‘… to operate as needed’ is not what’s needed for many farmers
Farm groups, commodity organizations and most ag checkoffs have spent 25 years and billions dollars refining and repeating their modern message: American agriculture is...
What do you mean my name is Judith?
Some can say that they come from a dash of royal heritage, others can claim a background family tree filled with military heroes. Me?...
Soil erosion more noticeable this spring
As I write this, it’s raining. Again. And the weather forecast shows little clouds with raindrops and lightning bolts almost every day this...
‘A new look’ at Ohio State’s Agriculture Research and Development Center
A half-year later, tornado-stricken campus is growing new life and hope.
Spice up your food and lose weight
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Spicing up your daily diet with some red pepper can curb appetite, especially for those who don't normally eat the...
Marestail control essential for plentiful harvest
COLUMBUS — No-till practices save soil and offer many other benefits, but soybean producers know there’s at least one big disadvantage: Not tilling gives...
