Monthly Archives: January 2014
Coydogs are more of an urban legend than fact
Ohio’s coyotes are everywhere, as in of the state’s 88 counties, according to Jamey Emmert, of the Division of Wildlife, who suggested that although...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Jan. 30, 2014:
BURTON, Ohio — The Geauga Dairymen 4-H club held a meeting Jan. 18 at the Niehus home. The club welcomed three new members; Lizzie...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Jan. 30, 2014:
MILLERSBURG, Ohio — The West Holmes FFA chapter traveled to the Columbus Convention Center Jan. 15 for the nursery landscaping competition, in conjunction with...
Let’s do lunch — and snacks
That screaming sound you heard should not alarm anyone but me and my pants. After a really successful 2013 where I ate healthier than...
FSA conservation loan program
This loan program was initially set up as both a direct and a guaranteed loan program. For fiscal year 2014 Congress has only funded the guaranteed conservation loan program.
Get ready as cold weather continues
This year's colder-than-usual weather reinforces the need to be prepared.
New farm bill was a shameful process
The farm bill may be settled, but the process was ugly.
Groundhog Day is chance to break cycle
As the Super Bowl Groundhog Day approaches ... think about the Bill Murray movie. ... Are you stuck in a negative loop? Could you improve and make things right?
Weather dominates grain market talk
Corn has gotten back toward the top of the trading range it has been in for the last two months, but that is about it.
4-H can make a difference in child’s life
Adolescents can be significantly influenced by factors in their homes, schools and communities. And 4-H participation can be a huge difference-maker.
