A winter roosting box for chickadees is a tight spot
Recently, at a wild bird trade show in Missouri, a women approached me and thanked me for “a great idea.” She said she had...
Best advice for a Western elk hunt: Plan ahead
Yes you can. That’s the answer to the most asked question about western big game hunting. You can afford a western elk hunt in...
Gratitude for veterans’ untold stories
War humbles a man. I learned this for myself, and, in a way, learning it humbled me.When I was young and still green behind...
The plague and I
I think it's safe to confess that I have been a carrier of the plague. Apparently, I had pinkeye.Every single last one of my...
Notice the small trees, they yield the best surprises
Late October brought the first hard frost to the ridge, and now the temperature dips to the low 30s most mornings. Frosty temperatures send...
We’re from the government and we’re here to help you with regulations
In these days of more regulations and unfunded mandates, communication and cooperation between landowners, developers and governmental agencies is more important than ever. Not...
NAP coverage deadline is fast approaching
Hello Again!Just a little reminder since the deadline is almost upon us -- if you are interested in purchasing or continuing NAP coverage on...
Grain markets hang onto highs
Grain markets continue to confound observers, as new highs keep flowing as combines keep rolling. Corn, soybeans and wheat have all made new highs...
Proposed GIPSA rules may be a good thing for packers in future
If you only quote the Amen Corner, the only reply you’ll ever hear is “Hallelujah!”And so it was in late October when yet another...
Ask FSA Andy: Sometimes USDA wheels turn exceedingly slow
Hello Again.“Hurry up and wait.” I can still remember my dad, a World War II Navy veteran, mumbling that phrase whenever he was dealing...
