Wednesday, January 14, 2026

There is no shortage of American grain; current cash prices prove it. Corn is marking time at $2, wheat hangs just above $3 and soybeans, at $5.

As we close out the year, it is interesting to look back on what life was like 100 years ago. In the year 1904, according to an interesting fact sheet, the average life expectancy in the United States was 47 years.

I crawled under the covers and hoped Keith would ignore the ice cube toes I inched closer to his leg.

On the 13th day of Christmas my true love gave to me a completely unexpected gift and I had nothing in return.

Here we are in the midst of our holidays; our usual "to do" lists can nearly double during this season.

(Author's note: The following column was first published the week of Christmas 1994. Now, by tradition, it returns.

Reading this Christmas book of personal stories collected by President Carter prompted many memories shared by my father over the years.

Do you think the witness protection program offers a new wardrobe? More importantly, can I enroll before I have to appear in anything "dressier" than Santa print PJs for the holidays? Not asking for much.

Struggling in my handbag is an almost daily experience for me. Oh, I made sure to choose a bag with all the organizer pockets including one for a cell phone.

One task many dairy managers say they would like to accomplish is to develop written job descriptions for their employees.