How to pick the perfect pumpkin, gourd or squash
Most non-botanists distinguish pumpkins, squash and gourds by our purpose for the plant: we carve pumpkins, eat squash and use gourds for fall decorating.
We knew this was coming, right?
All of agriculture is a cycle, reminds Editor Susan Crowell in her column this week. And we knew the current economic downturn was coming, right?
It’s time for dairymen to get serious about tracking dollars
Milk producers are facing tight margins with today's low milk prices. Feed costs are certainly in the crosshairs, but all of the dollars are not disappearing into the feed mixer.
Farm tales from today or yesterday still resonate
Uncle Honey never set out to break the throttle off our Oliver 77; it just “you know, broke.” Tales from the farm, yesterday and today.
Support for county fairs continues to amaze
For soil and water conservation districts, the county fair is an opportunity to deal with folks on a one-to-one basis in a very relaxed atmosphere. (And, boy! Do we get questions!)
Proud to continue these dogs’ legacy
Columnist Judie Sutherland shares a special bond with English Shepherd dogs. And for good reason.
Mourning doves are truly renewable
Out with the old: By the time young mourning doves have left the nest, the parents have already begun another family. Females often lay eggs in a new nest before the previous brood has left its nest tree.
When all words seem inadequate
I am rarely at a loss for words. In fact I tend to think — and write — in 800 word increments. But there are times when there simply are no words.
Curmudgeon alert: Do I need all this stuff?
Scouting for the coming deer season used to be an activity in itself, but trail cameras have changed that activity to simply checking a memory card full of digital images.
All eyes are on your farm, so why not open the gate?
Not everyone is eager to put their farms or ranches — their lives — on display. But consumers can’t tell how much you care about all the responsibilities entrusted to you unless they meet you.
