Planning your fall/winter grazing
August is the month to begin planning your fall/winter grazing.
By the end of August many practices will have to be implemented in order to maximize forage production.
Crop report prompts prognostication
It happened again the other evening, just as it happens every year after the USDA farmer-rattling August Crop Production Report.
Horses ‘utterly horror-stricken’
"For those who did not drive one, automobiles were an unmitigated nuisance and often provided even dangerous situations.
Pride and prejudice: Geography as destiny
In the heartland of this great nation, we've apparently all entered the Witness Protection Program. Our exact locations must remain a closely guarded secret.
Back to school project
It's hard to believe that summer break from school is drawing to an end. Many of us are already involved with sports practices and band camp that kept us thinking of school and schedules.
Spider Savvy: Small, select natural wonder
I trimmed some overgrown weeds at the back of our house. Although they bother my wrists, I chose my manual hand trimmers because they are quiet compared to my electric trimmers.
Survival of a young country doctor
"Dog trainers have a saying that in order to train a dog one must know more than the dog. In order to drive a horse in dangerous situations, one must know more than the horse.
Let’s recall, then recite the August Farm Creed
Columnist Alan Guebert says the markets need to take August off.
Start reducing costs of winter feed
Grazing expert tells you what to do now to prepare for winter feeding.
Afternoon by Lake Milton
Farm and Family Living columnist Laurie Marlatt Steeb writes about a day of relaxation.
