Marlin: Grain markets finish the year strong
Grain futures markets on the Chicago Board of Trade made new life-of-contract highs as we finished the year, and then made new highs Jan. 4 and Jan. 5.
Expect more from your livestock
Just as environment and expectations are key for livestock guardian dog training, Tarma Shena says these aspects are crucial for livestock selection, too.
Canton birdwatchers complete Christmas bird count
A group of birdwatchers made a little local history, doing the Christmas bird count in a circle based in Canton for the first time in 70 years.
Crop modeling allows for a better return on investment
Crop modeling allows producers to focus on the right time and rate of nutrient applications while looking at the return and keeping nutrients in the field.
Country should unite to buy American
Julie Geiss explains her 2021 mantra — "Made in America" — and encourages others to be more mindful of where the product comes from before purchasing it.
Scott Shalaway offers a final farewell to loyal readers
Scott Shalaway thanks readers and recaps his long career and prepares for retirement.
Quit giving extreme voices attention
Alan Guebert sheds some light on why he's not sharing comments from his most critical readers this year and what the real problems facing rural America are.
What to do with a needy bathroom
Kymberly Foster Seabolt describes her and Mr. Wonderful's motivation and excitement (or lack of excitement) over remodeling their bathroom a fourth time.
Perspective provides gratitude
Judith Sutherland shares a personal experience and urges readers to learn to live with gratitude a difficult year comes to a close.
Dairy farmers should think about the standard of living for family
Farm families should estimate what their desired standard of living is and then develop a plan to make sure farm revenue increases to meet these goals.
