Mourning doves are truly renewable
Out with the old: By the time young mourning doves have left the nest, the parents have already begun another family. Females often lay eggs in a new nest before the previous brood has left its nest tree.
When all words seem inadequate
I am rarely at a loss for words. In fact I tend to think — and write — in 800 word increments. But there are times when there simply are no words.
Curmudgeon alert: Do I need all this stuff?
Scouting for the coming deer season used to be an activity in itself, but trail cameras have changed that activity to simply checking a memory card full of digital images.
All eyes are on your farm, so why not open the gate?
Not everyone is eager to put their farms or ranches — their lives — on display. But consumers can’t tell how much you care about all the responsibilities entrusted to you unless they meet you.
Homegrown apples: How to plant apple trees this fall
Apples are the perfect backyard fruit, and fall is a great time to plant apple trees in USDA Hardiness zones 5-10.
Understanding capricious milk prices: How to make the most of your next milk check
The USDA might be the entity that calculates component prices, but you are the one who determines how much of each component your cows are producing.
Time spent together outdoors is just plain fun for all ages
It's been said a million times that the best and most lasting thing a parent can give his or her child is time, and time spent watching a bobber is about as good as it gets.
Ask FSA Andy about program deadlines
September brings two significant deadlines for major FSA programs: ARC/PLC and Margin Protection Program.
No immigrants, means no food
Another look at the immigration issue, and what the loss of immigrants would mean.
Seasonal piles
I only clean for new people. In fact, if I clean for you, we probably aren’t that close — yet.
