Pride and prejudice: Geography as destiny
In the heartland of this great nation, we've apparently all entered the Witness Protection Program. Our exact locations must remain a closely guarded secret.
Back to school project
It's hard to believe that summer break from school is drawing to an end. Many of us are already involved with sports practices and band camp that kept us thinking of school and schedules.
Milking preparation: Secret methods of producing high quality milk
"Pre-milking cow preparation - secret methods of producing high quality milk" catchy title!
That "Secret Methods" part is a particularly nice touch
Planning your fall/winter grazing
August is the month to begin planning your fall/winter grazing.
By the end of August many practices will have to be implemented in order to maximize forage production.
Crop report prompts prognostication
It happened again the other evening, just as it happens every year after the USDA farmer-rattling August Crop Production Report.
Horses ‘utterly horror-stricken’
"For those who did not drive one, automobiles were an unmitigated nuisance and often provided even dangerous situations.
Spider Savvy: Small, select natural wonder
I trimmed some overgrown weeds at the back of our house. Although they bother my wrists, I chose my manual hand trimmers because they are quiet compared to my electric trimmers.
Survival of a young country doctor
"Dog trainers have a saying that in order to train a dog one must know more than the dog. In order to drive a horse in dangerous situations, one must know more than the horse.
Dairy Channel: St. Paul was educational
Dairy expert Ernie Oelker presents a workshop at Headwaters of Conservation Conference.
Outsourcing the dairy industry
Reader says the Australia Free Trade Agreement might be a boon for different sectors of the economy, but agriculture, dairy and beef, in particular, will absorb the brunt of this deal.
