Make time to ponder a plan for your farm
It is easy to just do, do, do and not think, strategize or ponder. However, taking the time to think through a strategy for your farm can be beneficial.
Sacrifices of parenthood greatly rewarded
Yes, parenthood requires sacrifice, but what else would be expected when what is accomplished is nothing less than a miracle.
Nutrient management plans have benefits for farms of all sizes
A nutrient management plan benefits producers of all sizes, from crop farmers to hobby farmers who apply manure and fertilizer to their gardens or pastures.
Love remembered in family smiles and recipes
Sometimes love is realized in familiar smiles and meals from scratch. Julie Geiss shares the memories that recently resurfaced in her daily life.
All hats, no cattle and little chance
Ranchers and feeders get more pie-in-the-sky talk while the big four meatpackers continue to carve up markets both here and abroad.
Control spring weeds by starting now
Fall is a great time to control perennial and biennial weeds. Applying systemic herbicides at this time of year results in better weed control.
Can we stump you with this week’s brass antique tools
You are on a roll! Can you identify this week's new mystery antique tool?
A season of beginnings and endings
The enormous step children take when they start school is such a bittersweet moment for parents everywhere.
I hate oatmeal
Bryce Angell shares why he loathes oatmeal in his latest poem.
Choosing the ‘write’ life
Kym Seabolt feels continually blessed to do what she loves with those she loves, and she prays that all of her readers are too.
