The Erie Canal in New York — from folly to fame
Traveling in this country during the 16th and 17th centuries was difficult in the extreme.
Miracle Max grain market moves lower
The grain market is just "mostly dead." We still have the race to find out what the average crop is. If we have over-estimated the size, prices will stabilize. If the huge crop is really rolling in, the worst is still ahead of us.
How to harvest, process and store black walnuts
Black walnuts are the most prolific native nut tree in Farm and Dairy’s circulation area. Unfortunately, most of their delicious free nutmeat drops to waste because people don’t know how to harvest, process and store black walnuts.
A sinking boat can happen to anyone, anytime
It isn't hard to sink a fishing craft or recreational boat. In fact, sometimes it takes no effort at all.
Grandma Helen’s goal was to provide education, and students can’t learn when hungry
Grandma Helen knew the importance of nutrition and good education.
Stay educated as water quality issues, programs unfold
Water quality is a big deal, and you need to stay up to date on the developments.
Cattle carcass data can contain surprises
"It made me mad!"
That's what a Montana rancher told me when talking about the first carcass data he ever got back.
"I got tired of...
Spring pasture renovation begins in fall
A reminder to improve next year's pasture ... right now.
Are monarch butterflies on the rebound?
Some promising sings for monarchs.
Pricing standing corn for silage harvest
If it's late summer it's time to talk about pricing a corn crop standing in the field for corn silage.
