Co-ops like CHS at tipping point
Ag co-op giant, CHS Inc. says it needs to update bylaws to ensure locals “operate on a cooperative basis or be an organization primarily owned and controlled by a member cooperative."
The greatest harvest may be the next generation in agriculture
At the right moment and time, you can and will be an extremely influential mentor and you may never know when that teachable moment is within your grasp!
Ask FSA Andy before breaking new ground for production services
Agricultural producers are reminded to consult with FSA and NRCS before breaking out new ground for production purposes as doing so without prior authorization may put a producer's federal farm program benefits in jeopardy.
Advice to pioneers: Don’t take on too much
I have a bound volume of The Cultivator, a monthly agricultural paper published in Albany, New York, for the year 1841, almost 175 years...
Giving thanks for family and opportunities made possible
On this day of Thanksgiving I am thankful for the opportunity to gather my family around a table of plenty. Not just of food, which is certainly more than ample, but of love, warmth and fellowship.
Building character starts in childhood
We had lots of ways to build character on those farms, the land so wide open we could explore a new section every day.
Help consumers make informed decisions
Remember that many consumers may not know how to cook or select good meat.
Watching birds provides snapshot of populations
Put up a bird feeder this week, and you'll soon see a nice variety of birds, including chickadees, titmice, goldfinches and cardinals.
Water, water, everywhere?
Less than 1 percent of all the water on earth is water that we can actually use.
Space invaders are everywhere: What to do about invasive species
Invasive plant species are a bigger threat than people realize. Here's what you need to know.
