Livestock farms under scrutiny
Every livestock farmer needs to do the right thing and exceed minimum environmental standards. The public is watching.
Good manners never out of style
Can we ever understand the impact of a handwritten note of appreciation? That simple gesture has the power to change lives, especially our own.
Van Loon shares career memories
After 44 years of working in the soil and water conservation world, Jeff Van Loon plans on retiring at the end of June.
Losing our connection to the land
As agriculture becomes more corporate, farmers and their families lose their connection to the land.
How to get rid of poison hemlock for good
By cutting poison hemlock down after flowering, you can eliminate its potential to produce more seeds. Peak bloom for is in late May and early June.
Migrating birds returning to your backyard
Scott Shalaway shares his favorite birds of the spring migration.
Every decision adds up in the cattle business
Having “good cattle” isn’t a destination you reach-you have to keep after it.
Register for Camp Canopy
Registration is open for Camp Canopy, a week-long camp for high school students interested in learning more about forestry and wildlife.
My baby turns 21
Today Kymberly Foster Seabolt's son is 21. He hasn’t bought a major appliance yet, but he is now old enough to buy a beer.
A 2018 farm bill looks unlikely
There’s something wrong with a process that delivers a farm bill so flawed groups on opposite ends of the political spectrum join forces to condemn it.
