Farm stress: Your today will define tomorrow
Even on the most difficult days, farmers need to step up to the plate believing that what they do matters, because it does. That belief, that optimism, and even a little forced enthusiasm will be enough to lift you.
U.S. needs to produce, not just consume
Editor:More credit is not the answer to America's economic problem. Consuming beyond our means is what created our dilemma. Thirty years ago, I worked...
Hazard A Guess: Week of Feb. 26, 2009
Each week Farm and Dairy challenges readers to identify a small tool or gadget.
Winter blues with Sgt. Schultz grain market
The basic problem with writing a grain marketing column for (gulp) 22 years is that readers start to assume the writer knows something. The...
How do you spell p-r-e-t-e-e-n?
It's been a few years, but I'm fairly certain I taught my son to speak. I have a dim recollection of spending many happy...
Pouts, preachers and persimmons
It's been eight long, commentary-filled months since readers who've dropped letters, e-mails and napalm on me have had their say. Sorry, but time screams...
When will you tire of the other voices and speak out for agriculture?
The horn of plenty needs tooting. And you are obligated to do some of it.
Stinky skunk cabbage is actually a sign of spring
If your daily commute takes you along a stream that meanders through a wet meadow, watch for early signs of life as spring approaches....
Whatever happened to red Jell-O (and the mealtimes of my youth)?
One of the single biggest differences I have observed between the childhood of the older generation and the youth of today has to do...
FSA Andy for Feb. 26
Hello Again!This morning brought a big change in the weather as the wind is blowing and the snow is swirling. At least the mud...
