Monthly Archives: January 2013
What does it take to lead on your farm?
I recently saw an article by Stan Moore from Michigan State University Extension that addressed the topic of leadership on farms. This is a...
You can’t judge a cow by its ‘cover’
Some presents were wrapped in gold paper with a big red bow. Others were less elegant, but showed they were packaged with love. Some...
FSA’s annual notice of programs and policies
Hello again!
Each year, the Farm Service Agency is required to issue public notice on a variety of programs, policies, and opportunities available at the...
The pros and cons of owning a pond
Private ponds can be a great way to add function, as well as scenic beauty, to your property. A properly constructed pond can provide...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Jan. 17, 2013:
BERLIN CENTER, Ohio -- Levi Smith and Ian Hames led the first meeting of Western Reserve Rangers 4-H club when the club met Jan....
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Jan. 17, 2013:
GNADENHUTTEN, Ohio — Indian Valley FFA members are planning a blood drive Jan. 25 at Indian Valley High School. Also, members are preparing two...
Two ways to write a letter
There are ways to write a letter and then there are ways to write a letter. One way includes pleasantries, ideas, even artful persuasion....
Middle of winter means time for sports shows in Ohio, Pa.
Dreary winter weather wearing you down? Tired of being tired. Itching to climb out of the recliner?Then gentlemen, start your engines because starting today,...
Drought impact on soil rhizobia populations
By SHAWN CONLEY
Severe drought conditions limited soybean production (6.2 percent per acre yield decline from 2011) across much of the U.S. in 2012.
Though 2012...
In with the new, out with the old
I don't generally pen "how to" columns. "How to be a dork like me" is not a life lesson that is much in demand,...
