Take free trade — please
When the international trade portion of your resume is as thin as Ron Kirk's -- you do remember that Kirk, the former mayor of...
Dairy Makes Cents
Today's economic crunch sometimes pits saving money against eating healthy. For me, this dilemma is often compounded by another factor: spending a little more...
Farm employees may need more than pay
Many employers would be shocked to learn that good wages and job security are not necessarily the ultimate motivators for employees.
New highs, same whys
Corn, beans and wheat have made new recent highs on the Chicago Board of Trade this week, but there is no surprise. Price discovery...
There is no “bait and switch” in food industry
Editor:I feel mildly abused and somewhat insulted by Ms. Seabolt's column of May 21, 2009. Having worked in the food industry most of my...
A Patty by Any Other Name Would Taste as Sweet
USA Weekend food columnist Pam Anderson says, "Take a hamburger, drop the ham and what do you have?" When she judged a Build a...
Conservation program opportunities available for grazing operations
The 2008 farm bill provides many opportunities for grazing operations interested in improving their grassland and natural resources. The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)...
And the walls come tumbling down
I think what keeps you young is learning a little something new about yourself as you age. I, for example, have discovered my inner...
Redefining yourself takes tenacity, dignity
“There are moments in every life that define us anew. Find a way to make that moment happen for you.” — AnonymousHave you ever...
Health care reform a winner for rural America
If you want to see just how badly broken America's health care system is come to the country. Be careful during your visit, however,...
