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Presidential election: We are deep into the rabbit hole now
When moderator Jim Lehrer asked presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama Sept. 29 what budget ‘priorities’ each would ‘adjust’ because of the pending $700 billion financial bailout, Obama, answering first, focused on federal programs he’d fix rather than fat he’d cut — energy, education, health care, rural broadband. Lehrer then turned to McCain. The
Many simply can’t afford corn prices under current circumstances
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Inexpensive and abundant corn helped move the ethanol industry onto the alternative fuels fast lane. With corn prices now at record highs, demand outpacing supply and crop losses inevitable with the Midwest floods, ethanol production could soon be stalled, a Purdue University Extension agricultural economist said. As corn prices continue climbing,
Business Profile: Danco General Contracting
LORDSTOWN, Ohio — The way Dan Wilson sees it, if the Mahoning Valley is growing, his business is growing. That’s why he’s a one-man economic development cheerleader for the valley, and specifically the Lordstown area he calls home. “I grew up here,” said Wilson. “We’re trying to grow Lordstown; we’re trying to grow the area.”
Farm and Dairy: It takes a thief
True confessions: I’m a thief. I steal good ideas wherever I can find them. And hopefully, you’re the beneficiary.
Learning to feed the right wolf
(Editor’s note: I wrote this column in July 2003. Re-reading it this week, it seemed like an appropriate piece to reprint.
Happiness is a playful, warm puppy
I was talking to a sweet woman one day this past week, and she mentioned that her little Westie dog is getting old and feeble.
Current ag just isn’t sustainable
Every fence or barn built by a rancher, every tractor purchased by a farmer is an act of faith in the future because that fence, barn or tractor is an investment in 20, 30, maybe even 50 years of tomorrows.
Spring welcomed at the Gueberts’
The signs and sounds of another Illinois spring are everywhere and each one sends me daydreaming to another time, another place.
It’s time to put exports 6 feet under
While most farmers and ranchers spent February focused on rising futures and cash grain prices, the U.
Immunity depends on feeding dam’s milk fast to newborn calves
It is the Red Bull power drink for calves, and then some. We tend to take colostrum for granted, not fully appreciating how amazing this first milk is.
