Spring bear season is approaching
After years of closed seasons, the black bear population had exploded and because bears were not pursued in any way, the animals became fearless of humans.
An organic interest in Pyrethrum
Insect control is safer and more sophisticated than ever before, but demand for organically-grown food has revived interest an ancient Persian pesticide.
Parenting is on-the-job experience
Ever had a job where you had no experience, no training, you couldn't quit, and people's lives were at stake? That's parenting.
Warm weather makes calving season pleasant
As one result, we calved the first quarter of our herd a month before the first day of spring with no losses. Our calves should be the healthiest ever.
Will grain prices rebound after Presidents Day holiday?
From grain merchandiser Marlin Clark: We not seeing bullish grain markets, and so far we have no news to turn them in that direction.
Women farmers: we have what it takes
It’s going to take a lot of female farmers to feed the future. We will get there faster if we do it together and help one another along the way.
Climbing trees took courage, but the payoff was rewarding
Daring determination and the ability to block out the fact that you just might get a whipping for even attempting it — that's what it took to be the tree-climbing champion.
If you use a cell phone, thank Jessee Russell
Even though I don't like all the things cell phones have brought us, I do understand that they have become an important tool on today's family farm.
Great bird counting tradition continues
The Great Backyard Bird Count celebrates its 20th anniversary next weekend, Feb. 17-20.
Don’t believe all the myths about coyotes
Get the facts on coyote lifestyle and breeding habits.
