Monday, December 22, 2025

The accident happened, as these things always do, simultaneously fast and oh-so-slow.

Over the years we have seen hay go from being taken to the barn loose, to small square bales put in a barn, to small round bales being made to feed right out of the baler.

Secretary of Ag Tom Vilsack threatened to impose a second beef checkoff that would double the annual, non-refundable collections of the now-$80 million federal program if members of his reform effort didn't come to an agreement.

If we were to ask 100 people to name a person who had a large influence in their life, I would be willing to guess that a teacher would be among one of the oft-repeated answers.

The dairy industry has been the cornerstone of our local agricultural economy for decades.

While fall harvest signifies the end of a growing season on many farms, at the Farm Service Agency it means that a new year is just beginning.

Feeding backyard birds can be as simple or as complicated as you choose to make it.

As usual, it is all about the reaction to the USDA reports. In this case, the market did not seem to look at the numbers the same way Monday as they did Friday.
Blackberries

Fall may actually be a better time to establish strong roots, beat the heat and create a balanced moisture environment for new fruit plants.

"Baby Ben," a calf born on a Pennsylvania dairy farm, has become the unofficial mascot of Pittsburgh Steelers fans everywhere.