Suet lovers include woodpeckers, chickadees
The Saturday after Thanksgiving, a pileated woodpecker made my day. For the first time in more than 20 years, I saw one of these crow-sized hammerheads at my suet feeder. It returned several times over a 30-minute span.
On the Outdoors: Gift suggestions for the outdoor enthusiast on your Christmas list
Every outdoor enthusiast needs more stuff. And that in itself is enough to make shopping for that special, although often absent, sportsman or woman easy. But it's not because he or she already has everything, or at least it seems so. So let's go shopping.
This is not your father’s farm bill
Purdue's Otto Doering: "We have a tendency in the U.S. to socialize losses and privatize gains." Don't expect to see much of that in the next farm bill.
Discouraged bulls look for direction in grain market
The grain marketing ship is rudderless this month, as fundamental news is mostly absent and meaningless.
Think About It: The bright side
Have we forgotten that there is a bright side to life? I don't need to remind you winter is on its way. How many times have you heard people moan and groan when you mention old man winter? I must confess that I am guilty.
Life Out Loud: No need to apologize for juggling
She was visibly uncomfortable with the squirming toddler on her lap. She proffered snacks, and a pencil and paper to the little guy while attempting to slide him, ever so gently to the side. Then she apologized. Over and Over again.
On My Mind: This holiday, give thanks for turkey
This is the first Thanksgiving in many years that I won't be cooking dinner, with all the trimmings. I've said all along I'd do Easter and Thanksgiving as long as I could and I've finally had to concede.
Dairy Excel: Embracing the reality of dairy farming economics has been difficult this year
We sometimes attempt to deny reality as a coping mechanism for an issue we simply don't want to deal with if accepting the reality is too painful. This behavior sometimes exists relative to the economics of dairy farming.
FSA Andy: Holidays spur reminders
We all have rituals and traditions that put us in the mood to get things done before, well, fill in the blank. Here at the Farm Service Agency, we have some annual clean-up and reminders that need to be done with the coming of the New Year.
Conservation 101: The process that is taking me from student to teacher
When I took a part-time position with the Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District, little did I know what a learning experience it would be.
