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The secret life of a drainage ditch
You’ve heard the saying that the value of land is based mainly on location, location, location. But after working for many years in a conservation district, I have come to believe that the value of land is also greatly affected by drainage, drainage, drainage. Many of the drainage systems landowners rely on have deteriorated over
How to find and catch crayfish
Catching crayfish is a fun summer activity. Learn where to find them, when they’re most active and how to catch them.
Bird songs everyone actually knows and sings
Early migrants began returning several weeks ago. Turkey vultures, killdeer, and phoebes were probably as befuddled by the late winter weather as we were. But by early April, we should be safe from any more extended cold snaps. And that means the parade of returning migratory birds will accelerate every week. Bird songs To prepare
House and Senate ag committees take action on new farm bill
WASHINGTON — The House and Senate Agriculture committees have both announced new versions of the farm bill they plan to revisit in coming weeks, with the potential for full congressional consideration over summer. As of Monday, May 13, the Senate had scheduled its markup of the bill for May 14, while the House planned to
‘Human error’ leads to egg recall involving Ohio Fresh Eggs
No illnesses, but situation could have been serious.
A new favorite bird to monitor: Saw-whet Owls
I have a new favorite bird — the northern saw-whet owl. Until last week, I’d never seen one in the wild. But on Wednesday, Joey Herron invited me to his banding station at Valley Falls State Park, just east of Fairmont, W.Va. “That storm on the East Coast,” he told me, “is going to push
The noise level around us keeps rising
All through the night, especially during those nights when sleep isn’t quite sleep but a semi-consciousness, sirens wail. The emergency room of a huge hospital is just a country block south of me. Sirens scream 24/7 as law enforcement and fire department personnel do their dangerous duties. During the day, there are loud motorcycles, cars
Safe and sound: Nearly 200 years after construction, a barn is restored to the glory of its heyday
The year was 1838. Martin Van Buren was president, Michigan had just become a state, the Civil War was still over 20 years in the future and the cornerstone of my barn was placed.
Farmers markets re-enter the spotlight
During the COVID-19 pandemic, farmers markets have had a sudden influx of new customers, many seeking stability in local food systems. While they are part of our history, many believe farmers markets are also part of our future.
‘Come now, let us reason together’
Alan Guebert surmises “Congress is broken and only good will and reasonable people will fix it,” detailing leaders who influenced past Farm Bills.
