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To truly appreciate nature, one must experience it
To truly enjoy and appreciate nature, we must experience it. It recharges the soul, and it actually made me feel better physically.
Charging into fixed bayonets
So just what was Congress, and especially the U.S. House of Representatives, doing when it entered the final week of its high-speed game of chicken with the White House and three out of four Americans who said loudly and clearly they did not want a government shutdown? Politics One part of the answer, the political
Drought 2012: Dry weather, hot grain markets hang on
The drought weather market of 2012 has continued, with emphasis shifting back to soybeans once again.
Search for a ‘holy rail’ reveals a mockingbird
A report of a rare bird captures the attention of birders within a few hours drive of the observation. So in late May, when a black rail was reported just north of Capon Bridge in Hampshire County, West Virginia, birders flocked to the site. Few saw it. Some heard it. Several even reported hearing the
Pointers for grazing in wet weather
With the 2011 grazing season underway I imagine everyone is moving livestock to new paddocks on a regular basis by now. It has been extremely wet in our area so it’s been a challenge to rotate livestock to areas where grass is growing without pugging soils and damaging the sod base in those paddocks. Suggestions
Forecast for March: Very, very hot
After hiring into the market newsletter biz 30 years ago, my new bosses informed me that I’d sink or swim on how well I learned either fundamental or technical market analysis. I had two weeks to master one. Since fundamental analysis centers on farm and ranch facts and figures and technical analysis relies on charts
A new direction for direct marketing
LONDON, Ohio — Fresh Fork Market in Cleveland, Ohio, is changing the rules of direct farm marketing. Fresh Fork isn’t a farmers’ market or a co-op or a community supported agriculture program. It is a supply chain company that allows Cleveland-area farmers to compete for the business of local restaurants. It works like this: When
The West Virginia white butterfly: A fading forest gem
For a brief time, between late March and mid-May, the West Virginia white flutters throughout woodlands across areas of the northeastern United States.
Arguable nontrade concerns: International debate, U.S. policy
Nontrade concerns – environmental protection, rural development and food security – are some of the most argumentative topics on the table during World Trade Organization negotiations.
Hunters, show us your bag!
Hunter Sam Arisman holds the antlers of an 11-point buck he took on his family farm in Enon Valley, Pa. Show us your own hunting triumphs by submitting a photo for our Brag About Your Bag gallery. Of course, bragging rights aren’t just reserved for deer hunters. Snag a wild turkey, squirrel, rabbit or waterfowl this season? We’d love to see!
