For a family dairy farm to succeed, someone needs to step up and lead
Successful top managers have successful businesses. Failing top managers have failing businesses. Family farms are no different.
Dogs: Loyal friends and protectors
“Dogs are our link to paradise. They don’t know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a...
It’s good to be king, or is it?
So you want to be King? It helps immeasurably to be born into the Royal Family so you can mark that off your “to...
Show me the money! FSA offers microloans, youth loans, short-term loans
Hello Friends,
Do you think there is something is goofy about the weather? Call it whatever, but we might want to start thinking about it....
Political dysfunction: D.C. haymakers won’t fill the barn this year
The hay is blooming, the sun is shining and, in the coming month, Congress is bringing its dysfunction to a VFW hall or church basement near you.
Growing numbers: Ducks’ dynasty improving
North America’s duck populations stable or improving.
Cheerfulness
If you are anything like I am, I enjoy being around people who are of good cheer. Nothing can ruin your day more than...
Davis automobiles had a short, but interesting, life
O.K., admit it; you’ve never heard of a Davis automobile. Well, neither had I until a visit to the National Truck Museum in Auburn,...
How was the West won without bottled water?
Since the onslaught of 40 days of rain, the term "French drain" has been whispered in my ear. Let me assure you, it is not as sexy as it sounds.
FSA Andy: Continuous CRP helps curb erosion and runoff (plus you get paid for...
Hello Friends,
Every July, I write a topic about conservation practices. I do so because I strongly believe in the value of a couple of...
