Commentary: Water quality is a muddy issue
Improving nutrient management — whether by voluntary measures or by forced regulation — isn’t cheap. But it's a muddy mess farmers can't ignore, says Editor Susan Crowell in this commentary.
American exceptionalism — except for what farmers grow
In the chaos that surrounded Congress leaving Washington, D.C. for a flag-waving Memorial Day holiday, your House Ag Committee found time May 20 to vote to kill Country of Origin Labeling, or COOL, for beef, pork and chicken sold in the U.S.
Lead ammo’s days could be numbered
It may have been slow in coming, but change is in the air for hunters, shooters and even fishermen.
A tale of two sisters and snakes
Based solely on my own experience, I suspect most people hate snakes.
How Russia saved Oliver, and vice versa
A chapter from The Romance of the Reaper.
Foundry patterns still valuable to collect
The show season is well underway for 2015 with some of the early and well known shows in the past, or upcoming. Since I...
Harrison SWCD hits 70 years in conservation education, service
The SWCD's mission statement is “to promote stewardship by providing education and technical assistance to cooperators for the conservation of our natural resources.”
Country life keeps us tranquil
Dad said there was no greater gift than his children and their children, and raising them on a farm provides the great opportunity to raise children right, with respect and responsibility and a joy in work from an early age.
Eagle eye
Today, I am writing this in on my mobile phone while my son is undergoing his Board of Review to become an Eagle Scout.
Good start to growing season, but just a start
Spring is off to a good start, but issues could still arise.
