June was cultivator, not dairy, month
Yes, of course, June is Dairy Month.And National Ice Tea Month, National Candy Month, National Soul Food Month, National Smile Month and National Turkey...
Fast food from farm girl’s perspective
Columnist Judith Sutherland reminisces on the olden days, when fast food meant frying up a dozen eggs in minutes.
Ecuador trip gives fodder for ‘It’s a Small World’ file
The second day of my trip to Ecuador found me at Mindo Loma, about two hours northwest of Quito. I was the only person there, so I was treated well. And dozens of hummingbirds constantly darted among the many nectar feeders.
Making the Bee; Removing the Sting
A few weeks ago, my eighth grader casually mentioned that she was one of two representatives from her classroom in the school spelling bee.
Lame ducks holding up the farm bill
On the face of it, few things carry a more apt name than today's "lame duck" Congress. Indeed, how lame is it that after...
Import safety group a serious joke
In response to a tidal wave of tainted imported food and consumer goods hitting America this summer, President George W.
Hazard A Guess: Week of May 29, 2008
Each week Farm and Dairy challenges readers to identify a small tool or gadget.
Showering with unsolicited advice
At the risk of sounding obnoxious, I think Mr. Wonderful and I have raised -- to this point anyway -- two good kids.
The ones...
Market Monitor : Volatile week before USDA report
Grain markets are anxious to find out what the USDA Planting Intentions Report will have say how many corn and soybeans acres are expected for the 2014 growing year.
Not all progress comes with engine
It was a pretty drive through farm country to attend Horse Progress Days in Mount Hope on a beautifully sunny Fourth of July.
The quiet...
