Graziers should act like people in any profession to succeed
The start of the growing season is a good time to reflect on the characteristics of successful graziers.
Think About It: In My Father’s House
“In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you, I go to prepare a place for...
Yes, I’ll gladly blow out my candles
I try to embrace the gift of another birthday, the gift of each and every day, really. I try to celebrate for those who didn't get to grow older along with us, while holding them dear in treasured memories.
What would Jackie O. do?
I find as I age that I look to Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis for parenting advice.
Questions still remain about corn and soybean demand
The USDA’s monthly update of prospective supply and demand for U.S. corn and soybeans released on April 8 contained some changes from the March...
Fact sheets focus on farm hazards
Before building a freestall barn, our cows were housed in tie stalls and loose housing. As you might find in many tie stall barns,...
Saying goodbye to a beloved pet
One by one, like falling stars, they blaze too swiftly across our lives, then disappear except for their forever aura that never fades. We...
Claims process in place for alleged discrimination at USDA
Hello again!As part of continued efforts to close the chapter on allegations that discrimination occurred at USDA in past decades, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack...
You can practice natural resources conservation just about anywhere
Conservation is everyone's responsibility. All land has resources of soil, water, air, plants and wildlife. Conservation means using these resources wisely, while protecting or...
Golfing is ‘Master’ful time to bird watch
I haven't played a round of golf since college, but each spring I try to catch a few hours of the televised weekend portions...
