Minimizing the impact of mud on cattle
While we cannot avoid mud completely on the farm, we can use best management practices to help reduce the impact of the mud.
Bearish grain markets not helped by USDA
USDA reports and continued fast planting by Midwest farmers are driving changes in the grain markets. Marlin Clark weighs in on the latest price changes.
Pride comes before the fall
Alan Guebert started out traveling by foot on the dairy farm of his youth, and after a crash or two on two wheels, it seems walking suits him best.
The importance of conducting family business meetings
Meeting as a family on a regular basis to discuss the present and future direction of your farm can be beneficial.
Sam’s run
Bryce Angell crafts a clever poem about a cowboy named Sam's motivation to get into better shape.
Remembering the women who shape our lives
For Julie Geiss, Mother’s Day is a time of reflection and remembrance for the women who shaped her childhood and instilled lifelong values.
Loving the sport of barn ball
During Judith Sutherland's childhood, old barns typically had a basketball hoop attached to the wall or a beam, drawing children in to play barn ball.
Searching for the perfect date
Kym Seabolt has been on an obsessive quest to figure out the exact year her home was constructed.
Don’t rush to get animals on pasture
It may be worth the wait to step back and look over your grazing plan before throwing those gates open.
Riparian buffers: The benefits of putting trees by streams
A riparian buffer is an area that contains a combination of trees, shrubs and native perennial plants that improve the health of the water and land nearby.
