Yearly Archives: 2012
Change is inevitable, but not easy
As we watch our world changing, environmental landscapes shaved away, plowed under and concrete poured over, all for the sake of development and sprawl, we displace so much that deserves preservation.
Taking a bite out of big apple addiction
A near riot occurred Friday outside an Apple store in Beijing as fights broke out among people trying to be first in line for...
Dairy Excel: What if we applied animal welfare freedoms to human actions?
After eight years of sitting through hours of lectures and experimentation on animal welfare issues I thought that it was time to share some of my thinking in this column.
GOD’S COMFORT
As a retired minister I have officiated at many funeral services and tried my very best to bring comfort to those who mourn. During the death of my sister, I was reminded, as I have reminded others, of the great comfort of God to each of us.
FSA Andy: No one likes paperwork, but don’t miss key farm program deadlines
If you've bought or sold land, or added or dropped rented ground, be sure to let your USDA Farm Service Agency office know.
Do the math: Oil ($$) trumps food
In south Texas, 407 million gallons of water will yield either $200,000 of corn or $2.5 billion of oil and gas. That means there are 12,500 times more reasons to use the water to extract oil and gas than to grow corn and cows.
Ecuador trip gives fodder for ‘It’s a Small World’ file
The second day of my trip to Ecuador found me at Mindo Loma, about two hours northwest of Quito. I was the only person there, so I was treated well. And dozens of hummingbirds constantly darted among the many nectar feeders.
Ohio farmers can apply online for interest rate reduction program
COLUMBUS -- Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel announced recently that the 2012 Agricultural Linked Deposit Program application period will begin Jan. 19 and end March 9 at 5 p.m.
With all the oil and gas drilling buzz, who’s thinking about conservation?
With all the attention that is being given to the oil and gas play in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, have you thought what the local soil and water conservation district could do to assist you as a landowner?
EPA to begin sampling well water in Dimock, Pa.
PHILADELPHIA -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency plans to sample water at about 60 homes in Dimock, Pa. to further assess whether any residents are being exposed to hazardous substances that cause health concerns.
