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U.S. financial reform: We, like sheep, have been led astray
Not one new rule, not one new regulation and not one new knuckle-rapping regulator was created in 2009 to rein in the knuckle-draggers that traded an estimated $592 trillion, or 12 times the world’s total economic output, in over-the-counter, in-the-dark derivatives last year.
Riding (and writing) the ethanol tiger
For years, farmers’ hearts would leap when the word “ethanol” appeared in a newspaper headline. Now farmers almost dread it because they know the ensuing story is likely to outline the inevitable bust that awaits them if the current unplanned, willy-nilly ethanol boom continues.
Start thinking Christmas. Start thinking contest.
Last year’s Farm and Dairy holiday story contest was such a hit, we decided to make it a tradition. Here’s the way it works: Come up with your own fictional holiday tale, share it with us, and it may be printed! Just get those entries in to us by Dec.
AgBiz professionals offer management training to experienced farmers
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — It’s never been more important to stay educated on issues affecting your farm operation. Farmers now have a new educational program available to help them ensure that their farm businesses are viable today and for many years to come.
OEFFA discusses paths forward for sustainable ag at annual conference
The past year has had a major impact on local and sustainable agriculture, but it has also created opportunities for a renewed focus on local food and on relationship building, according to speakers at the Ohio Ecological Food and Farming Association’s annual conference Feb. 10-15.
No Black Friday for dairy farmers
Dairymen can’t make a profitable year based on one-day’s sales, like Black Friday retailers. Being profitable requires you to be in the top 20 percent of dairy farms. Being “average” is accepting lower profitability or even sometimes at being unprofitable.
FSA Andy: Holidays spur reminders
We all have rituals and traditions that put us in the mood to get things done before, well, fill in the blank. Here at the Farm Service Agency, we have some annual clean-up and reminders that need to be done with the coming of the New Year.
Let’s put knowledge to work: Support land-grant mission
We are in an atmosphere of questioning spending, taxes and finding ways for all levels of government to live within its means. But cutting investments in agricultural R&D, innovation and education is like eating your seed corn — and next year you’ll go hungry.
Mahoning Farm Bureau celebrates achievements
Mahoning County Farm Bureau celebrated a year of successful programs at its annual meeting. The county received Excellence Awards in the organization and public policy programming areas. It was also awarded the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation President’s Award for top overall programming.
Being a little sister isn’t an easy job
I grew up among big sisters. I relied heavily on those three older sisters to steer me in the right direction, provide me with entertainment, clue me in on the latest cool things to say and keep me informed on what not to wear.
