Renovation amnesia
When we saw this Grande Dame of a house it was love at first sight. Three stories, original woodwork, pocket doors, soaring ceilings, a...
The 4R Tomorrow Program may mean a better tomorrow for everyone
What does 4 R stand for? No, it’s not for readin’, ‘rightin’, ‘rithmatic and recess. But it is for using the right nutrient, at...
Think about it– a new start
A NEW START
My good friend, who is now in heaven, said, “Don’t start with a stop” . The election is over, the people have...
Ask FSA Andy about tax changes and payments
Hello Again!
There are some changes that are happening that we need to talk about today. The first change has already taken place. It has...
Hitting a deer may be easier than hunting one
Ever wonder just how many deer-vehicle collisions occur every year? According to numbers crunched by State Farm Insurance and reports published by the Outdoor...
Lame ducks holding up the farm bill
On the face of it, few things carry a more apt name than today's "lame duck" Congress. Indeed, how lame is it that after...
Christmas Bird Count and Project FeederWatch
Cold winter weather means it's time for two important citizen science projects -- the annual Christmas Bird Count and Cornell Lab of Ornithology's Project...
Top five significant developments in ag machinery
As promised last time, here are my five final choices for the top 10 most significant new developments in agricultural machinery during the 19th...
Dairy farmers, tell your story
We have a story to tell in our role as dairy farmers. There are countless opportunities to share it with others. It may not...
Keeping a thankful attitude is needed when dealing with challenged times
“I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it.” These words by Charles Swindoll are...