Pretty perfect camping
I am happy to report that my “send a watermelon to camp” program is coming along nicely. We have come to the realization we...
Coffee Confusion
Farm and Family Living columnist Laurie Marlatt Steeb helps you decode the java jargon.
There’s nothing quite like a snow day
I couldn't help but laugh one day last week when a high school girl told me she was praying for a snow day just in time for semester exams.
Hazard A Guess: Week of June 6, 2002
Each week Farm and Dairy challenges readers to identify a small tool or gadget.
Anticipation and disappointment
Marlin Clark gives an update and offers insight on recent price changes in the grain markets.
Warbler numbers grow with habitat management
Among birders, Kirtland's warblers are a top priority. They are rare because they have very specific habitat requirements -- young jack pine forests five...
Figuring out what normal means now
Covid, worldly news, the cost of inflation and weather have us all questioning the normalcy of life. Bonnie Ayars weighs in on the meaning of normal now.
Pasture systems require a good water source
Water distribution is one of the most important elements of pasture-based livestock systems. Learn how to develop a better water system on your farm.
The season of fireflies and dragonflies
Insect numbers peak during warm weather. Learn what to look for in your backyard during this time of year.
Improving cow comfort at calving
According to the USDA, a majority of herds either calve cows in individual maternity pens or in groups. Both options come with their advantages and disadvantages
