FSA Andy for May 14, 2009
Hello Again!
“Rain, rain go away come back another day,” even at the ripe old age of (… well let’s not go there) I find...
The Age of Aquarius (for one day on the grain markets)
The planets are aligning this morning in a manner that will be easier to interpret by the end of the day. Unfortunately, I have...
Eggs. Yep, they’re incredible and edible
I buy brown eggs from a local fellow who delivers them to me at work. Not only are they beautiful to look at, and...
Explaining H1N1 virus origin is difficult, protecting you and livestock is not
I'm sure we have not heard the last of the H1N1 virus or related gene reassortments. But it's not the time to panic. It's the time to use your head and common sense.
Workout? How about a nap out instead?
I want to be physically fit. I really do. It's just that it takes so much time. And effort. And commitment. There is only...
FSA Andy for May 7, 2009
Hello Again!Planting season has begun and farmers are trying to get crops in the ground between all the rains we have been getting lately....
Spring Dairy Expo is quite an event
Spring lifts all our spirits. It is the season that allows us the time to step away from reality and renew our hopes for...
No bank should be too big to fail
The biggest maker or breaker of business in rural America is not Washington rulemakers, state environmental agencies or local taxing bodies. Instead, it's usually...
How I spend my Wednesdays with Jack
While the emotionally-charged book Tuesday with Morrie made it big for author Mitch Albom, I feel I have a masterpiece that could certainly share...
May is the best month of the year
May brings the best transitions of the year. Neotropical migrants return, wildflowers bloom and butterflies emerge. It's my favorite month. I find it hard...
