The three R’s of the HSUS agenda
HSUS is not about pet shelters, unwanted animal rescues, or adopting a cat. It is about reducing the consumption of meat, refining the diet, and replacing meat in your diet with plant-based foods.
It’s about time, Mother Nature!
It's about time, Mother Nature! You must have finally been paying attention to all the hoopla about "Going Green" and decided to give it...
We all need a good dose of laughter
Some of the best jokes are those played out in real life. Many years ago, my father had an uncle who had married into...
Wildlife law violators pay the hefty price
Crime stories make national headlines every day, but violations of wildlife law usually escape the spotlight. But that doesn't mean federal conservation laws are...
Recognizing stress and depression
As a high school student I worked on a hog farm operated by a good family who was well respected throughout the community. While...
Strategies to begin the grazing season
In the last "About Grazing" column, Chris Penrose wrote about some early season grazing management. In this column, I want to continue that theme...
FSA Andy for April 2, 2009
Hello Again!The recently approved American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) authorized an additional waiver which allows producers another opportunity to pay a...
There is no answer to your question
Editor:In his commentary, "Can't feed the hungry without farmers," in the March 26 issue, Denny Banister makes some very valid points. His common sense...
Hazard A Guess: Week of March 26, 2009
Each week Farm and Dairy challenges readers to identify a small tool or gadget (or at least 'hazard a guess' as to its use).
FSA Andy for March 26, 2009
Hello again!The Farm Service Agency wants to remind interested applicants FSA offers loans for farmers to purchase farmland and to finance agricultural operations. FSA...
