On the road: Scandinavian summer
Alan Guebert and his family enjoyed the perfect gateway to Scandinavia. In his column this week, he shares some of the most breathtaking sites of his trip.
Preparing for the milk inspector
Spring cleaning takes on a different meaning for farm families. Judith Sutherland recalls the routine of preparing for the milk inspector.
Grandpa’s chocolate cake
Bryce Angell crafts a clever poem about his grandfather's love of chocolate cake.
Coming clean with complications
Doing the laundry never seemed like rocket science until the washing machines, detergent and everything else that goes with it got more complicated.
A keystone species: Beavers have huge impact on wetlands
A one-year-old male beaver was recently released at Killbuck Marsh Wildlife Area, reminding those involved of the valuable impact beavers have on wetlands.
Pasture risk management decisions for dry weather
Farmers should keep long-term pasture management objectives in mind as they deal with drought conditions across the Midwest and nearby regions of the U.S.
Using your balance sheet to measure financial health
Now may be a good time to use figures on the balance sheet to determine the financial health of your farm business.
Drought rockets grain prices higher
All major commodities were stronger last week, as observers decided that we are in a drought of large proportions and that crop ratings are declining.
Consider bioswales for stormwater management
Bioswales are landscape features that manage stormwater and add beauty and diversity to your property with native plants.
How to manage pastures in dry conditions
While we can’t control when, where, or the amount of rainfall, there are management practices you can take to minimize damage to pastures.
