Conversion can happen to anyone at any time; ask Judge Richard Posner
In the ever-expanding galaxy of American jurisprudence, few stars shine as brilliantly as Richard A. Posner, a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals...
Hazard A Guess: Week of Feb. 25, 2010
Each week Farm and Dairy challenges readers to identify a small tool or gadget (or at least 'hazard a guess' as to its use).
Parenting? We’re just having a ball
I am probably the only parent in history who has requested a parent/teacher conference with the playground monitor.RulesGenerally, I teach my children that their...
FSA Andy for Feb. 25, 2010
Hello again,I cannot recall a February with this much snow and indeed in many places record snowfall has been recorded, and the month is...
Farm still holds power to those who visit
"As the light faded from the sky, we would build an immense bonfire and settle down to eat steak and roast corn, drink boiled...
Is there an agricultural sustainability consensus?
(Part I of II)What does it really mean to farm sustainably? To be committed to agricultural sustainability? Ask 10 people and you'll get 10...
Turbulent market leaves grain buyer scratching his head
The next big news is projected plantings, out the end of March from USDA. If low prices compared to input costs limit corn acres, we can get some pop in the market.
Meat and potatoes: A look back at life through food
Probably 20 years ago, I was prevailed upon by my late cousin Peg Townsend to write down recollections from my childhood.At first I was...
Hazard A Guess: Week of Feb. 18, 2010
Each week Farm and Dairy challenges readers to identify a small tool or gadget (or at least 'hazard a guess' as to its use).
What’s the recipe for a good family dinner?
Leave it to those same fine souls who brought us "cocoa powder" that tastes nothing like actual chocolate, in any form, to be up...
