Toss out ‘stuff’ to find true treasures
Kymberly Foster Seabolt feels as if she woke up one day in my middle age and realized she was being buried in “stuff.”
Developing and calculating grit
In Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, Angela Duckworth studies non-IQ competencies including self-control and grit as predictors of success.
Fixin’ mud hens for Thanksgiving
In the November 1928 issue of The American Thresherman magazine “Aunt Malinda” wrote of a recent Thanksgiving with she and “Uncle Silas.”
Turkey talk: Wild turkeys are amazing birds
Let’s talk turkey for a minute — the wild version of the one gracing our tables. It’s a large, impressive, and noble bird.
Do you know what this antique tool was used for?
Can you identify this mystery antique tool? See if you can be the first to identify it.
Ask FSA Andy about county surveys
Data from the County Agricultural Production Survey and the December Agricultural Survey will be used to determine average yields for corn and soybeans.
Do something for someone else this Thanksgiving
If you want to really be thankful for something, be thankful for the opportunity to do something for someone else.
Be thankful if your harvest is complete
With more rain than sunshine, this is shaping up to be a difficult end to harvest.
Take time to notice the miracles of farm life
Don’t quit studying and looking for innovation. But don’t miss the miracles. The everyday operations of farm life can help you connect with consumers.
How to prepare your calf barn for winter
Learn more about best practices to help calves regulate their temperature and conserve their energy while taking care to prevent disease.
