Doris the Dorset continues her Houdini act
Columnist Judie Sutherland has no idea how Doris, self-proclaimed queen of the flock, gets out of every fenced-in area. But she does. Again. And Again.
Lots of weather, but no good grain price news
Soybeans are poised to go below $9, and that is the lowest price in a long time. Barring a turn to poor weather, beans will get cheaper, says grain merchandiser Marlin Clark.
Water your vegetable garden for optimal performance
Watering the garden seems simple enough, but irrigation is something most gardeners get wrong.
Alan Guebert’s new book binds us to land of milk and Uncle Honey
Columnist Alan Guebert's new book shares stories, photographs, and memories of the culture of American agriculture 50 years ago.
Ask FSA Andy before you mow that CRP ground
Hello Again!
As you read this, Memorial Day is right around the corner, welcoming THE “official start of the summer season.”
Maybe you will celebrate the...
Of early tractor companies, few survived
In the early days, tractor companies were abundant, but only a few had what it took to survive.
Triple threat
The good(ish) news is that GirlWonder is learning to drive! This is probably just a defense mechanism since we keep leaving her places.
Looking for summer books? Shalaway offers outdoor reading choices
If the book buying bug bites you as summer approaches, here are some timely titles suitable for this time of year.
Fishing records continue to be set
Fishing records only hold for so long, before a new record is set.
Beef: You can’t control the cook, but you can decide the quality
You can make sure the beef buyers have a ready supply of consistent, high-quality, tasty and tender product to choose from. Several years' worth of decisions on your farm or ranch all culminate in that moment.
