Hairy toads and dairy genetics
Top sellers and solid, reliable milkers don’t just happen after a random mating between a great bull and cow, they require carefully planned genetic pairings and a lot of trial and error.
Federal judge bags Idaho’s ag gag law, opening door for more light
With Idaho decision, ag gag laws are up for a challenge.
One Man’s Wilderness will inspire travel to Alaska’s unknown places
Have you ever wished for a year of alone time, just traveling wherever your heart tugs you?
Ask FSA Andy about enrolling in crop programs
Farm bill crop enrollment now open.
So. Much. Stuff
I tend to jump on bandwagons — right about the time everyone else has jumped off, and the bandwagon’s been put up on jacks. This is why I am just now coming around to the life-changing magic of tidying up.
Loan forgiveness should not be considered for farmers
Reader expresses concern over student loan forgiveness program.
First hunting seasons are just days away
The first of the hunting seasons kick off Sept. 1. Get ready to bag Canada geese, rails, moorhens, teals, timberdoodles and doves — but beware the snipe.
The daunting market prevails
Our crops have improved, but from poor to fair.
The self-sufficient gardener: How to save seed
Let’s not get so excited about harvesting vege crops that we forget to save seed for next season!
It’s getting hot in here: Paying attention to temperatures on dairy
In some cases, we are collecting more information electronically on dairy farms than we know how to effectively use.
