Cost share assistance now available for organic farmers
Organic producers will be able to visit FSA offices to apply for federal reimbursement to assist with the cost of organic or transitional certification.
Balancing income, expenses challenges dairymen
Controlling expenses will continue to be an important factor in both short and long-term profitability of dairy farms.
Memories of the auctioneer’s song
In the end, no amount of “stuff” could ever equal Alan Guebert's father's good health, abiding friends, deep faith and 89 years to enjoy it all.
Always trust a dog’s instincts
“If your dog doesn’t like someone, you probably shouldn’t either.” So true!
It’s time for hunting ramps and morels
With the arrival of spring, ramp and morel hunting is in full swing.
When they grow up
Kymberly Foster Seabolt is making plans for what she will do when her children grow up and have their own places.
Geckos: unwelcome intruders at our Florida cottage
Geckos were displaced in Florida from more equatorial regions by hitch-hiking on ships that traded in the region.
Wheel bug: Assassin bug in the garden
The assassin bug known as the wheel bug is one of the largest terrestrial true bugs in North America.
Grain markets still adjusting to USDA numbers
No relief for crop producers: This year and next, we project growing carryout bushels and prices that do not sustain US farmers.
How to plant a prairie garden
A prairie is a natural-looking garden of native grasses and wildflowers. They are easy to establish, virtually maintenance free and attract pollinators.
