Weed science requires good defense
Well, it never fails. We go out there with the perfect plans and plant the perfect pasture. In no time at all, undesirable plants find a way to grow with our crop.
Ethanol is more free trade Kool-Aid
Giddy. Everything ethanol touches seems to get giddy on either the grain alcohol's future or its fumes.
Fun didn’t always require an outlet
There is just nothing like a mid-winter party to lift the spirits. Yesterday, our home was filled with lots of great kids and the wonderful laughter and fun that comes along with a gathering.
If you want to celebrate Ag Day …
National Agriculture Day occurs every year on the first day of spring, which fell this year on March 21.
March musings recall march of time
March is certainly being March, at least in my area, where there is great bluster with huffing and puffing and white-outs one minute, benign sunshine the next.
Identifying crisis caused by caller ID
Imagine my surprise to discover that I don't know how to answer my phone anymore. This is mainly because there is no surprise.
School Project Syndrome
One would think that amid the tumultuous clutter my family saves, we could find needed materials when school projects roll around.
Analysis provides insight into farm
A SWOT analysis is an evaluation of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats impacting your farm business.
It’s time to put exports 6 feet under
While most farmers and ranchers spent February focused on rising futures and cash grain prices, the U.
The boogeyman gets a warm reception
When I was somewhere around 10, if you had asked me to describe the milk inspector who paid surprise visits to our family dairy farm, I know, at least in part, what I would have told you.
