Help consumers make informed decisions
Remember that many consumers may not know how to cook or select good meat.
Watching birds provides snapshot of populations
Put up a bird feeder this week, and you'll soon see a nice variety of birds, including chickadees, titmice, goldfinches and cardinals.
Water, water, everywhere?
Less than 1 percent of all the water on earth is water that we can actually use.
Space invaders are everywhere: What to do about invasive species
Invasive plant species are a bigger threat than people realize. Here's what you need to know.
How to inspect your woodstove or fireplace
A thorough inspection identifies system maintenance needs and allows time to fix problems before winter weather hits.
App lets dairymen collect and manage calving records in real-time
Hey dairymen, the free eCalving app is available for touchscreen mobile devices.
Marketing loans: Put the grain in those bins to work
Visit a Farm Service Agency office and take a Market Assistance Loan out on your stored bushels in the bin.
R.S.V.P., who me?
It’s important to note that while other people may ask “were you raised in a BARN?” as a derogatory statement, our kids know the appropriate answer is “Yes!”
Crop insurance goes global
Nations shift ag subsidies from direct farmer payments to indirect farm income guarantees, and two-thirds of all nations with crop insurance programs now subsidize its purchase.
A prize-winning buck and more on ethanol
A massive Ohio buck taken recently near Junction City, Ohio, may out-measure the old record. On another note, boat owners should consider safety measures when storing boats this winter.
