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A final salute: Playing taps for 63 years

Monday, May 25, 2009

For 63 years, an Ashland County man has played his own tribute on Memorial Day to those who serve.

Through the eyes of a child

Monday, December 29, 2008

By M. Merlin Acker Wooster, Ohio Honorable Mention Farmer Jim awoke early one bright spring morning, traveling to the steep eastern slope on his farm overlooking a small village. One by one he placed small pine trees in the soil. As the saplings embraced the sunlight and inhaled a few breaths of the crisp air,

Ag economy: Wreck or pot of gold?

Monday, December 8, 2008

COLUMBUS — It came as no surprise when economists said in late November that the American economy is, indeed, in the throes of recession. Has been for nearly a year, they asserted. And the public just laughed, almost congratulating the government for seeing what most average Joe’s pocketbook was already showing. But for one section

Review resources available for livestock

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

As the lazy, hazy days of summer have been replaced by Jack Frost and thoughts of sugar plums dancing in our heads, our farm chores are also changing. Pasture growth has slowed down and may be stopped for all practical purposes, however our livestock still have daily needs to be met. Our efforts in managing

Hold onto corn; contract your beans

Monday, November 3, 2008

URBANA, Ill. — A recovery in corn and soybean prices over the next six months is generally expected, making ownership of the crops beyond harvest prudent, said a University of Illinois Extension marketing specialist. “The current price structure in the corn and soybean markets suggests holding physical inventory is the preferred way of owning corn,

Tips for dealing with wind damage

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

The series of high winds around Ohio Sept. 14 have left many residents dealing with repairs and clean-up in the aftermath. Here’s some advice for how to handle fallen tree debris, roof repair and damaged vehicles.

Keeping the student body covered

Friday, September 12, 2008

There is no surer sign that I am older than dirt than my newfound love of the school dress code. Gone are the days when I would have had the ACLU on speed-dial if I felt my “right” to wear what I wanted to school had been violated. Back in the day When I applauded

Finding sanctuary in these 8 acres

Thursday, June 19, 2008

These 8-1/2 acres I have managed to save from almost wall-to-wall development represent such a small refuge, but refuge it is, and I constantly marvel at the variety of wildlife that has found it. Here I can blink back at the fireflies over the pasture at dusk so it resembles a trackless city. Here I

Farming: Take the good with the bad

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Has farming ever been more exciting and more nerve-wracking at the same time? I had the opportunity to talk with a life-long farmer who I respect greatly one morning last week, and we discussed the ups and downs of this incredible agricultural scene. He was debating how much of his corn crop to contract, saying,

You really need to do a balance sheet

Thursday, January 10, 2008

Yes, it is time to take inventories and prepare balance sheets.