Too much silence about merger
The weakly regulated, wild west show that has been the Chicago futures markets is poised to become a wilder, more global show now that the Chicago Mercantile Exchange announced it was purchasing archrival Chicago Board of Trade for $8 billion.
EPA wants its millions returned
The Office of Inspector General at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recommended EPA seek to recover nearly $25.
New Year’s Eve not what it once was
Time has a way of running out this time of year, and with horror I realized this morning - the day after Christmas - that a column had to be in by 10 a.
The Polar Vortex hasn’t been all bad
Devote days with uncomfortable weather conditions to get caught up on farm bookwork and plans for the coming weeks.
Hazard A Guess: Week of July 19, 2001
Each week Farm and Dairy challenges readers to identify a small tool or gadget.
Looking forward to hunting season
Hunting season was a special time of year.
Let there be light
How many mystery writers does it take to screw in a light bulb? Two: One to screw it almost all the way in and...
The art of hobby-free existence
It is fairly well established that one should never discuss politics or religion in polite company. I think, however, that a third category of...
Fall hunting is right around the corner
Fall hunting opportunities will soon be here.
Warm November day brings touch of spring
This is a day for which I am grateful, and a way to offer a gracious nod to November. The day started with the...
