Hunting and fishing aren’t what they used to be
Electronics and technology have changed the way sportsmen do things. Anglers used to find fish by fishing for them. Of course using visible cues...
Fields of gold fill the midwest in fall
On a sparkling fall day a week before the first FarmAid concert at the University of Illinois, I drove the back roads to Champaign...
Prayer
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing.
— 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17
Most of us have learned when we work, we work, but when we pray, God works. Prayer...
Cartel capers: Belarus and Russia
There are two reasons to keep up-to-speed on the fast pace of events in what would seem to be the very dull world of...
Silage responsibility: Protect our future
I remember one of the first times I learned about silage leachate and how toxic it can be to aquatic life. Luckily, my first...
Motorcycles do have their place in history
Back in the early part of the 20th century gasoline and oil tractors were few and far between. The big heavy monsters that existed...
Farm accidents, while unsettling, can be good lessons for all
His story almost ended before it had a chance to begin. There is a small black and white photograph that served as a reminder,...
That dirty word, ‘just’
There is a four letter word that has wreaked more havoc and cost me more money than any other word in the English language....
Now’s a good time to plant shrubs, trees, vines
If your backyard plans include adding new plants for next year, get a head start this fall. Just be sure to get started before the ground freezes.
Delayed harvest may mean stronger prices
The grain harvest delay has been the excuse needed to see prices perk up a little.
