You want economic stability in your town? Think farms, small businesses
It will take new ways of thinking to climb out of this current jobless hole. We should foster entrepreneurship, incentivize innovation, encourage education, and reward small businesses and the self-employed.
We’re all just irresponsible wimps
Your mother and Uncle Sam can't protect you all the time.
Every farmer should be a romantic
Consumers want to be courted, romanced by your passion for agriculture. And they can only learn about that passion -- they can only get to know you -- if you are willing to share your story.
Beatitudes for Farmers
It's been a tough spring. But there are things we can control that may make a difference, if only to your mental health (which is pretty important). I call them the "Beatitudes for Farmers."
First place in the Hoard’s Dairyman contest? Give that man a block of cheese!
John Winchell is a rock star. Well, not a head-banging musician or Mick Jagger-like rock star, but a dairy rock star. And he's got...
Animal research saves lives of both humans and animals
Those who would decry animal research of any kind are actually hurting future care, health, and treatment of the very animals they proclaim to protect.
There’s a new kid in town: Meet The Social Silo
The Social Silo is the new "social face" of the Farm and Dairy.
Blame game won’t feed the world
Rising food prices. Everyone's talking about them. And everyone's pointing fingers of blame.It's the ethanol industry. No, it's the processors. It's the retailers. No,...
Ohioans, get ready for another HSUS battle
Reading between the HSUS lines: "We'll say we'll negotiate with agriculture, but if we don't get our way, we're not going to play nice anymore."
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.
