Alan Guebert’s humble beginnings become 28 years of ag policy coverage
Twenty-eight years and a million words later, Alan Guebert is still covering ag policy. He shares the story of how it all started.
Calibrating a grain or seed drill
Drills are a popular and effective way to establish crops that can be seeded in closely spaced rows, such as forage crops.
How do USDA price estimates affect your farm?
Increasing feed prices and projected reductions in milk price will result in the need to closely monitor performance, income and expenses.
Keeping looking out, not down
Judith Sutherland recalls the grand old lookout point in the heart of the woods of her youth where she climbed a tall tree for a superb vantage point.
Dry weather inspires continued volatile market
Dry weather in the Corn Belt, Pacific Northwest and South America is affecting grain prices. Marlin Clark breaks down recent fluctuations in his column.
Remembering where we came from
Rebecca Miller writes about how her parents got into farming, and what those early roots mean to their farming journey today.
Practical learning key to livestock guardian dog seminar
Tarma Shena prepares for the second annual livestock guardian dog and shepherding seminar, at Farei Kennels.
Beaver Creek program supports butterflies
The Milkweed Mud Pies program at the Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center was a start to helping monarch butterflies survive and thrive.
Nature’s symmetry brings calm in chaotic times
Julie Geiss slows down this week, allowing herself to be mesmerized by all of nature's beautiful patterns.
Habits as hobbies
As Kym Seabolt's nest empties anew, she has begun to think about new hobbies.
