Remembering Christmas traditions of 1957
Sam Moore reviews the December 1957 issue of Farm Journal magazine to get a glimpse of what the holidays were like 60 years ago.
Have yourself a Hallmark Christmas
When life becomes too hectic, too depressing, too whatever, there’s nothing like a good Hallmark Christmas movie.
9 tips to conserve water on the farm this winter
Water conservation efforts are just as important during winter as they are during other seasons. Learn to improve management practices and conserve water.
Why do we see gulls during winter?
If you're seeing gulls this winter, it's probably cold, you're probably a few miles from a lake or river and there's probably an open dumpster nearby.
Let forages guide grazing management
Learn to pair forages that progress to maturity at similar times for a more uniform harvest with increased quality and yield.
Employee evaluation time, host a ‘stay’ meeting
A stay meeting involves sitting down with the employee, and again this can be both non-family and family, and discussing their future with the farm.
Grandmother’s quilt, Grandfather’s ghost
Alan Guebert visits the ruins of his grandparents' Depression-era farm.
Wild encounters, grizzly bear style
Mike Tontimonia recalls some of his close calls with grizzly bears on trips to Alaska over the years.
As you pause for Christmas, remember FSA deadlines
As the days draw closer to Christmas, remember to double check upcoming dates and deadlines at the Farm Service Agency.
Grain markets are looking for Mr. Good News
Our fearless grain commentator, Marlin Clark, is brutally honest this week: "I am looking for something to excite me in the market, and it just isn’t there."
