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.
Is beef checkoff working in your interest?
As an appointee to the 106-member Cattlemen’s Beef Board, I often wonder if we are spending your beef checkoff dollars in the best interest of beef promotion.
The dance of daddies and young daughter’s dating
Mr. Wonderful refers to most teenage boys with designs on his daughter (aka all of them) as “the one with the hands.” He further categorizes them as “the other one with the hands.”
Pheasants are a fading symbol of autumn
The year I turned 12 I got my first hunting license. It was my first chance to hunt ring-necked pheasants. My father brought birds...
Dogs add to the enjoyment of hunting
Mike shares his experience hunting with dogs.
