Columns

Winter over the hump?; check out ‘19 eFields

I realize we don’t have a lot to complain about this winter’s weather, but boy, did that last weekend’ weather system throw me into...

Historic week for U.S. trade, workers

Last week, I participated in a roundtable at Fecon, an agricultural equipment manufacturer in Southwest Ohio. Our discussion included some of the biggest issues...

Helping teens make right decisions

The headlines in our local paper are not much different than other Ohio towns, or nationwide, for that matter. Robbery, drug trafficking, violence, trespassing,...

I’ve become my dad … and grandpa

I recently heard or read this explanation of life and my memory went back in time. It went something like: “When we are very...

Oh, the pain; what’s hurting now

As you may or may not know, I am an avid football fan. College football is OK, and I will watch it with some...

Protecting victims of human trafficking

In January we mark National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month – a reminder that modern-day slavery is all too real, and it’s happening...

Getting to know Gloria’s husband, Daniel

Thinking about what I am going to fill you in on this week brought to mind the dearest person to me on earth. Meet...

Just give me a sharp stick

There is a nice-sized room on the ground floor of our house that was intended to be the family dining room. I have always...

Plan to participate in OSU programs

Well, it looks like winter is going to settle in around here. With that said, just a quick reminder to make sure livestock can...

Silence rare: Flocking to Yoders’ home

Good morning from the Yoders’ quiet house. Ya, all is quiet for once.Silence is something I rarely get to “hear” these days. Too much...