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.
How to extend your grazing season
There are other options that may be more cost effective and less labor intensive, that could eliminate a lot of hay needs during the winter.
An interview with the Wonderkids
Now Boywonder and Girlwonder are grown, or nearly so (sob). It seemed time for them to pen a tell some, if not a tell all.
Measure your farm’s financial health
How well each farm would fare through the coming years of substantially lower milk prices would be heavily influenced by the financial health of the farm going in.
This January wasn’t even fit to spread manure, or much else
It was the first January in memory that delivered more rainfall than sleet, ice and snow combined.
Grazing behavior depends on species, location
Each livestock species has a tool or set of tools that help it gather food, grind and swallow.
Turn on your fake news radar
Editor Susan Crowell suggests everyone plays a major role in rejecting fake news.
