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Gratitude for veterans’ untold stories

Thursday, November 11, 2010

War humbles a man. I learned this for myself, and, in a way, learning it humbled me. When I was young and still green behind the gills, I was fascinated with the very idea that local men I had known forever were veterans who had served this country well. I wanted to talk to each

My New Neighbor

Thursday, December 6, 2007

Surprised by a large animal trotting rapidly in front of my van when I turned in our driveway, I slowed to get a good look.

Remembering yesteryear farm tools

Wednesday, July 3, 2002

Antique columnist Roy Booth explains some of the more curious tools used in days gone by.

Jury’s still out on high oil corn

Thursday, January 11, 2001

An Ohio State researcher cautions livestock producers to pencil it out first before switching to high oil corn for their rations, due to a good market for feed grade fat.

To CWT, or not to CWT; that is the question

Thursday, June 26, 2003

Dairy farmers need to work together to increase milk checks.

Should cows be kept in the corn field?

Thursday, December 21, 2000

Ohio State University it watching four rows of “standing” corn. They’re being tested as a potential alternative forage crop, to extend the grazing season for cattle through the winter months.

Herd check: USDA finds out what’s happening on U.S. dairies

Thursday, February 27, 2003

Getting the numbers for breeds, rolling herd average, TMR, forage rations and BST use.

Counter-cyclical payment rates released

Thursday, October 3, 2002

The sign-up period began Oct. 1 for the USDA’s counter-cyclical program payment rates for 2002-crop wheat, feed grains.

We’re still here: Polcen’s cows visit Summit Co. Fair

Thursday, August 3, 2006

TALLMADGE, Ohio – There’s only six head in his entire herd – and the herd is merely a hobby these days – but Jim Polcen still washes them and hauls them and shows them at the Summit County Fair.

Farmers can cash in on carbon credit selling program

Thursday, October 12, 2006

SALEM, Ohio – A new program is offering a financial incentive for farmers who are good environmental stewards.