Common threads of Big Ag and ‘New Ag’ success farming takes risk, commitment
The Progressive Farmer magazine's February issue resembles most mid-winter issues of most U.S. farm magazines.
The day my life spun out of control
I was probably thinking about boots when the white SUV pulled out.
How did we eat before regulations?
A publication sits on my desk regarding regulations in the holistic food market, with all sorts of subsets of considerations listed in a long article.
Proposed pipeline projects give plenty room for thought
Pipeline projects leave much to think about.
Before the report, grain markets are cautiously higher
The critical numbers in the Supply and Demand Report are the carryouts. That is, what grain volume do we project to have left at the end of the marketing year?
How to render lard, the easy way
Like many homespun skills, DIY lard is making a comeback.
Big Ag’s weak hand in nitrate fight
In May 2013 Iowa implemented the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy, a program that all but admitted the state’s ag runoff was a growing problem that required joint attention from farmers, local communities and the state.
Children should know the joy of the woods
A downed tree could be the scene of our latest play while doubling as our picnic table.
Winter can be busy at your local SWCD
Winter time for natural resources professionals is something that I have taken to calling meeting season.
A hot time on a cold, cold night
Journey came on the radio. Don’t Stop Believin’. You get me, Steve Perry. You really get me.
