Too much of a good thing?
One of the prides of my life is being complimented with the opinion that I take really great photos. I credit this to a...
This is the real farmer’s daughter
“I was haulin’ hay, I was feedin’ the hogs and that summer sun had me sweatin’ like a dog. So I cooled off in...
Phosphorus market: Gravest, strategic U.S. issue you’ve never heard of
Before anyone smiles too broadly about the grain prices, they might want to take a peek at fertilizer prices. If so, they'll discover, as...
Soil and water supervisors needed
As fall is fast approaching many soil and water districts are planning their annual meetings. This means they are looking for qualified candidates to...
Facing a beginning and an ending at Farm and Dairy
"A year's plan starts with spring."
-- Chinese proverb
Like farmers, the Chinese who quote this proverb recognize a good harvest depends on the spring sowing....
Why would you want to kill a tree?
What is girdling? When I first heard the term a long time ago, I thought it had to do with woman's clothing apparel. Of...
Hospital staff made illness bearable
From the sixth floor of St. Elizabeth Medical Center, watching an electrical storm split the night sky was akin to a fantasy, perhaps dream....
Look out for pickup artists
Reader response to last week's love note to our 18-year-old truck let me know that many readers share our love and loyalty for their...
Conservation Reserve Program has benefits
Hello again!It seems as though "going green" is all the rage. More and more people are looking for environmentally friendly, sustainable and all natural...
How to tell trash from treasure based on condition
Whether you are building a collection, helping an elderly relative with downsizing, or simply love to troll thrift shops and antique malls for a...
