A long, rewarding trip to Devil’s Lake
Before leaving for North Dakota to hunt ducks on expansive Devil’s Lake, one of the nation’s premier waterfowl spots, I had wished for low...
There will be a farm bill … eventually
It is always difficult at best to forecast prices more than a couple of months ahead, but judging on current Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) cash and futures prices, dairymen should be enjoying a pleasant pre-Christmas season.
With some creativity, simple Christmas toys can still bring cheer
I knew I could count on one thing for sure. I would not be opening a gift of anything resembling a Creepy Crawlers laboratory.
Marketing assistance loans provide low-cost option
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With harvest hopefully winding down for most of us, it is time begin putting the final plans into motion for actions over the...
How big is the U.S. corn crop?
The corn yields are surprising, and staying huge as the harvest goes on. Everyone's waiting for USDA's report Nov. 8.
Write Lois Alt a thank-you note
Court rules W.Va. poultry farm is exempt from the NPDES permit requirement of the Clean Water Act. And that's good news for all livestock farmers.
Fertilizer prices: Many factors to consider
Many factors will influence fertilizer prices this fall, into 2014
‘Find joy in learning new things, always’
“It’s ironic that we forget so often how wonderful life really is. Life is made up of moments, small pieces of glittering mica in...
Duck hunting: React and see what happens
There's just the slightest hint of light to the east, a promise of coming action. The law says that shooting time is one half...
Who wants to be a milk millionaire?
Who wants to be a millionaire? If we are talking about owning dollars, lots of people would volunteer. If we are talking about milk...
