Advice for graduation season
Bonnie Ayars shares some advice she has for those preparing to graduate college in this week's Dairy Excel column.
Farmers catch up pace with surge of planting
We are ahead of the average pace for planting corn and soybeans, yet the market continues to be bullish. Marlin Clark weighs in on the grain markets.
US dairy consolidation likely to continue down the road
Dairy farm consolidations will likely continue with emphasis on improving efficiency while meeting the demands of consumers and improving sustainability.
Adventure awaits at Hellbender Bluff
Julie Geiss and her kids visit Hellbender Bluff County Park, in Lisbon, Ohio, to bike the pump track — a BMX-style bike course.
Managing climate risk is good business and good for the future
How do you factor the unknown damage climate change will have on agriculture into loans? Alan Guebert weighs in the new challenge facing lenders.
Rain barrels help save water, money
With the water you'll collect in a rain barrel, you can water flowers, landscape plants, trees and your garden.
They don’t make things like they used to
Kym Seabolt reflects on the idea that major appliances cost major money and come with mini warranties.
Test soil for better forage production
Soil testing provides more information to farmers so they can ensure their fields are healthy, productive and can support the land usage.
Spies played important role in Civil War
During the Civil War, there were spies who gathered information for the Union and Confederate causes. Hugh Earnhart details the big five.
The great gift of grandchildren
Judith Sutherland considers the gift her grandchildren have been in her life. They lift her up and keep her laughing.
