Yearly Archives: 2024
Many arms (and legs) were required at a house raising
Paul Locher details the dangerous and exciting process of raising a house on the frontier of the Ohio Country in the 1800s.
Standing the test of time: Watson’s Inc evolves and adapts over 92 years
Watson’s Inc. has adapted and changed over time, without forgetting where it came from, making it one of few dealerships like it to stand the test of time.
Farmers National Bank takes a personal approach to financing farmers’ dreams
With a staff that's well-versed in agriculture, Farmers National Bank finances farm businesses by tailoring its approach to each farmer’s individual needs.
Baseball is more than a game
The past few months of Judith Sutherland's life have revolved around baseball, and she's loved every minute of it.
Old books are wiser than new technology
Computers make our lives easier, at least in some ways, but lately, some of the information Eric Keller been getting has been wrong. So he's gone back to the books.
Letting life happen through you
Eliza Blue reflects on the phrase "Life doesn’t happen to you, it happens through you." Also, she has a new book coming out.
With a little hocus pocus, taxpayers pay for more crop insurance
Alan Guebert thinks federal crop insurance is beginning to look like federal dairy policy: arcane, costly and incomprehensible to all but the subsidized few.
Life is our treasure hunt
Outdoors columnist Jim Abrams finds old family treasures in a box in his garage.
Farm sense to make cents
The common sense of a farmer incorporates cow sense, business sense and people sense. Let’s discuss each of these skills and importance for a dairy farmer to make their farm profitable.
The Green Cook Tent
Cowboy poet Bryce Angell reflects on the memories made in an old cook tent at cowboy camp.


















