Wednesday, May 1, 2024
cows in milking parlor

We are starting 2016 with Class III milk prices dipping into the $13 per hundredweight (cwt.) range for multiple months in the futures market.
identifying trends

Editor Susan Crowell encourages farmers not to ignore trends in her commentary this week. "Agriculture is an industry that is ripe for massive change and disruption," says futurist Jim Carroll.
grain bins

The long weekend seemed to help the grain markets, at least for a while.
closeup of corn

A beginner's guide to organic gardening, including seeds, supporting plant health and controlling plant diseases, insects and weeds.
snowy spruce trees

January and cold weather has a slowing effect on us all.
blueprints and tools

I suspect that even brand new homes have their quirks. I’ve learned all the tips, tricks and maneuvers that make this old house — and sometimes my blood pressure — tick.
Sam Moore and Harold Probasco

I’ve never told the story of my 2002 visit to Harold Probasco of Huntsville, Utah. When I visited, Howard showed me the two tractors and very generously let me drive them as well.
boat

Mark your calendar for thees upcoming hunting and boating events.
Jersey dairy freestall barn

The winter is a great time for farmers to attend one of our many Extension programs to help them finetune their operations.
grazing

Now is the time to set some grazing goals and resolutions.