Planning for success in your operation
By LEVI ARNOLD
As agriculturists we do as much as we can to plan everything within our power. Whether Mother Nature lets our plans work...
The old field is filled with old feathered friends
Almost overnight, the old field below the house has greened up, and birds have set up nesting territories.
Bluebirds were the first to lay eggs...
Here’s to steady planting progress
With the arrival of mid-May, every farmer I know is feeling the need to push hard through any window of opportunity.
Feeding the world: Part two
It’s just a fact that some people see the proverbial glass half-full rather than half-empty and some people say tomahto, others tomato.
These tomahto/half-fullers aren’t...
Remember to report your planting
Crop reporting is still required to maintain eligibility for most USDA programs.
Commentary: Science doesn’t support GMO labels
The science of food safety doesn’t support mandatory GMO or biotech food labels.
Grain markets drop on planting progress
The grain market response to the planting progress has been a little ugly.
Commentary: Russian (science) roulette and fear
Ignorance, and misinformation, is very difficult to overcome, particularly with a general populace that is increasingly science-illiterate and a lack of public trust in research by both the government and universities.
Richfield residents asked to support Girl Scout camp
Editor:
The people of Richfield have an incredible opportunity to maintain the rural character of their community while creating a beautiful recreation destination within one...
The language of birds is a beautiful one
Birds vocalize throughout the year, but the purpose of the sounds varies. Always, however, birds sing to communicate.
