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Ohio’s water quality issue mostly voluntary, for now
LONDON, Ohio — So far, most of the conservation practices in the Lake Erie watersheds and across Ohio are done on a voluntary basis, and farmers generally want to keep it that way. But that could change, depending on the situation in Ohio’s water bodies. Terry Cosby, the state conservationist for the USDA Natural Resources
Building, evaluating farm family relations
Success in family businesses is a two-way street — top managers creating an environment in which people can succeed and people taking advantage of the opportunities given them. The guidelines for being known as an outstanding family member in the business are strikingly similar to the guidelines for building a reputation as an outstanding non-family
ODNR offers special deer hunts on five state nature preserves
In an effort to control deer populations affecting native plant communities, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources will coordinate special gun and archery deer hunts at five state nature preserves across the state.
A golden goose for chicken feed
Every week for 19 years this 170 square-foot, two-dog, one-person office has declared its complete devotion to numbers. For example, just last week we found it completely fascinating that in just three days this month 100 U.S. senators offered 302 amendments to an ag committee-approved 2012 farm bill that already ran more than 1,000 pages.
What do you learn when you follow a coyote
Interesting things we can learn from The Cuyahoga Valley National Park’s coyote population.
Conservation starts in your backyard
COSHOCTON, Ohio — Do you ever remember mowing your lawn in March? Due to the warm weather this year many of us did just that. I don’t remember starting this early and I have spent many hours of my life on a lawnmower. Before moving to Coshocton, I mowed several acres of yard that took
Grain markets: The good, the bad, and the ugly
December corn futures have now dropped exactly $2 from the 7.77 Aug. 30 high. The good news is that we may have finally put a bottom in.
Ohio Veterinary Medical Association honors three with service awards
COLUMBUS — State Veterinarian Tony Forshey was recently recognized with the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association’s (OVMA) highest honor, the Veterinarian of the Year Award. The award, presented by OVMA President Dr. Jason Johnston, recognizes an individual for outstanding contributions, dedication and service to the veterinary profession, the community and animals. “He has served the animal
Farm and Food File: I must confess: I don’t have a clue
A furrowed brow and clenched teeth usually accompany the phrases “Officer, you’re right,” and “I don’t know.” The former hasn’t split my lips since, oh, probably 1974, but the latter is quickly becoming a staple of daily conversations with farmers and ranchers emailing or telephoning to ask how long today’s grain and land markets can
A sap shouting into the hurricane
Today’s barely functioning cash grain and livestock markets will soon be getting their price signals from the world’s largest single, for-profit, around-the-clock money, grain, meat and metals futures trading operation.
