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Santa, if you can’t bring a combine or a farm bill, how ’bout some hay?
You, my friend, are one tough customer for Santa. I mean, like many, the Fat Man knows food, but he doesn’t know farming. As such, he gets lost in the jargon when trying to pick the perfect gift for you and your farming and ranching pals. For example, just last week Old Kris texted to
Attention birders: Fall migration is beginning
The fall bird migration actually begins in July. Along East Coast beaches, shorebirds that nested in the Arctic begin showing up along coastlines in mid-July. August arctic snowstorms happen, so arctic migrants fledge their young as quickly as possible to get an early start south. Closer to home, male ruby-throated hummingbirds begin heading south in
Number of farmers markets is up, says U.S. Ag Department
More than 7,800 markets reported. Good for a 9.6 percent increase.
Frustrated farmers: Issues continue
Frustrated. That single word does a pretty good job of summing up the mood of many dairy farmers as they look at dwindling feed inventories and less-than-lush fields.
Dairy Excel: Everyone brings different skills to the farm, the challenge is matching to task
Farming has seen many changes and advancements in technology that has allowed and even encouraged more daughters to think about returning to a business that was once thought of as a ‘man’s business.’
In tough job market, teens should consider volunteering to build skills
MANHATTAN, Kan. – Teens who expected to land a summer job are coming up empty handed. “The jobs, which often involved the service sector at restaurants, recreational sites and resorts, aren’t there,” said Elaine Johannes, K-State Research and Extension youth development specialist, who cited an April research report from the Center for Labor Market Studies
When it comes to food safety, we may be a penny foolish and food stupid
With an E. coli outbreak in Germany having sickened over 2,500, afflicted 650 or so with acute kidney failure and, as of June 8, killed 25, now might be a good time for the blinkered show horses on the House Appropriation Committee to reconsider their deep cuts to the nation’s food safety budget. Sure, budget-busting
Six breed shows featured at 2011 Ohio Beef Expo
COLUMBUS — More than 30,000 cattle industry enthusiasts gathered at the Ohio Expo Center March 18-20 for the 24th annual Ohio Beef Expo in Columbus, Ohio. Hosted by the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association, the event included breed shows, sales, displays and parades which featured cattle from 14 various breeds. The following are the results of the
Ohio exotic animal owners await Kasich decision on ban
WOOSTER, Ohio — It could still be a couple weeks before Ohio’s new governor takes a close look at an emergency order signed by former Gov. Ted Strickland, banning ownership and sale of certain “dangerous wild animals.” When he does, feedback from both sides will be abundant. The Ohio Division of Wildlife plans to present
Childhood storyteller lived life right at home
With the heat and humidity bordering on torture, after the chores were done and all the animals well watered, my hubby and I decided a ride in an air-conditioned truck sounded like a great idea. We both agreed the longer the ride, the better. If that truck decided to stop at an ice cream shop
