Rifts already in bipartisan farm bill
Only the most optimistic think the 2018 farm bill will be done before the current farm bill expires Sept. 30. Editor Susan Crowell shares why.
Managing weeds to improve alfalfa yield and quality
If weeds become a problem, they can compete or interfere for light, nutrients, water and space, directly influencing yield, quality and standability.
The soundtrack to my youth
Carly Simon's Anticipation came out in 1971 and was worth every penny to Judith Sutherland. She knew the lyrics to every song.
Taking back the fun parts of being a grown-up
Even as you are out there being a super responsible adult-type person, it’s time to embrace the parts of adulthood that childhood you couldn’t wait for!
Wisdom should come with age
We sometimes learn from our mistakes; however, more frequently we seem to repeat them in science and politics.
Hazard a Guess on this toothy mystery antique tool
Hello from Hazard!
Well, we received no shortages of o-pin-ions on Item No. 1101, our mystery pin/needle that we’ve featured for several weeks.
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Meet Tom and Hen and the facts of turkey life
Learn more about the roles that male and female turkeys play during nesting season.
Learning bird songs and why they ‘sing’
Learning to identify birds by their voices is a great way to improve your confidence in your knowledge of nature.
Expect very little planting in April
The cold, wet spring is already delaying fieldwork and early planting.
Managing in today’s dairy economy
There are a number of options to consider when analyzing farm financial records and looking at ways to trim expenses.
