Solving the mystery of what causes bald cardinals
Nancy Kincaid of Charleston, W.Va. writes, "My husband and I feed birds and squirrels in our backyard, and we have a special male cardinal...
Where do you find your information?
Take another look at your cattle. Get out your records and take a deeper look. You think they're the right kind, but you may...
Fledgling tractor and draft horse show a success
In this day and age, many of the old established steam and tractor shows are struggling with declining attendance and, in some cases, the...
Conservation Reserve Program deadline of Aug. 27 is sneaking up
Hello again!Decision, decisions, decisions. Something we must make every moment of every day. Right now I am trying to decide how to write an...
Employee satisfaction key to success
I cannot believe how fast the summer of 2010 has passed. As the days become shorter and corn silage harvest begins, each of us...
Program helps plant cover crops
Locally led conservation programs -- they're what Soil and Water Conservation District supervisors dedicate their time and talents to. SWCDs are governed by five...
Priorities on ice
One minute you are a capable, intelligent person fully able to function in polite society. The next you have forgotten the recipe for ice...
Horse book will change your views on how the west was won
Surely, every American over 18 and possibly a few younger -- I have no idea how American history is taught these days -- has...
Another perfect day on the lake
It seems to me that the sun shines brighter, the breeze blows sweeter and the memories hold tighter on certain days of our lives.This...
Navigating the maze of conservation agencies
One of the frustrations of wildlife conservation is determining who's in charge. At the state level, state agencies are responsible for managing most wildlife...
