Bonnie’s wish list for Santa Claus
The most beloved Christmas poem of all time begins with the phrase "'Twas the night before Christmas." Although it speaks of a family's preparation...
Take it to the non-bank bank
It was more a wavering non-waiver than another government oldie-but-goodie, a non-denial denial. Still, nothing in the Environmental Protection Agency's Dec. 1 delay to...
Books for the outdoor enthusiasts on your list
If you've got a few outdoor enthusiasts on you holiday gift list, a good book is always appreciated. Recommended Here are some recent titles...
The more you give, the more you receive
Last week, my son opened a door to a pantry full of food and proclaimed that there was nothing to eat. Granted, he is...
Mother’s words convey joy of season
It's been quite a while since I shared with you one of my columns written for Farm and Dairy by my mother, Berenice T....
It would be lovely to turn back time
“I can’t imagine there has ever been a more gratifying time or place to be alive than America in the 1950s. No country had...
FSA Andy for Dec. 10, 2009
Dear farmers:
In the midst of the holiday bustle we need to catch up on paperwork after the long harvest season. I still have several...
Get used to schizophrenic farming
We're often challenged to explain why agriculture deserves special treatment, and those are always good questions. But it's very simple: Farming is the only sector that is wholly irreplaceable.
Grain market turns back south
Last week we looked at charts, trying to find signals of direction. Well, we know more about direction now. Corn prices broke sharply on...
I call it ‘the rearview mirror’ grain market
It is hard to get a handle on where markets are going these days. The easiest method, with the least recriminations when you are...
