Butt then, maybe I’ll call you
We just spent a very confused moment staring at the caller ID that pops up on our TV screen and wondering how I could...
Considering timber harvest? Do your homework
Each weekday morning, I travel the 18 miles to my office at the Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District. Most often, I use this...
Trade talks are stuck in past
The surest way to confirm if anyone in Washington, D.C. is telling you the truth about trade is to watch their lips: If they...
Market Monitor: Rain on plain starts to make grain
I laid awake for a long time in the middle of the night, listening to the rain. I am not sure why I do...
Spring brings bluebirds … and flies
Now the foaming white froth of the perfumed locust blossoms has been spent and honeysuckle has taken over the scent waves. The erratic spring...
Keys to protecting groundwater
Water has been endlessly circulating since the earth was formed. Groundwater is a key part of this continuous cycle as water evaporates, forms clouds...
A nature lover’s guide to a summer reading list
Whether your summer leisure time is spent on the beach, in the mountains, or on the back porch, a good book is a great...
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...
Off with their head(phones)
Dear offspring,As we kick off the celebration of summer vacation, I feel it only fair to tell you: We are taking you off life...
Be wary of backyard, designer dog breeding
Editor:According to an article by Dog Trainer Casey Lomonaco, breeders and rescuers should be equally considered when adopting dogs.Consider this alarming statistic. Every 6...
