Corn Cob Shakers and Joyful Noisemakers
I typed this week's column in an overstuffed chair in our adult Sunday school room. Upbeat feelings inspired me as the sounds of Bible...
Animal ID enforcement — the fourth component
Editor: The National Animal Identification System (NAIS) has been alleged as a three component program, however a fourth component facade is starting to reveal...
Who wins in world trade deals?
Can anyone explain why the biggest haters of the "nanny state" are also the biggest supporters of the biggest nanny the world has ever created?
Who will manage your farm tomorrow?
It's never too early to start thinking about who will take over your farm's management responsibilities.
Enjoying two- and four-legged friends
"A funny thing happened on the way to ..." and it should continue "the Forum", but in this case, it was the recycling center.Happily,...
The Galapagos Islands adventure continues
A cruise of the Galapagos Islands takes on a life of its own. Each day is a series of highlights that satisfy even the...
Watching the corn crash in Chicago
What a difference a few days make! I have said that before and I probably will again.
A few days in the corn markets...
Clearing some things up
Hi again,
In last week’s article, I mentioned that qualifying for the Quality Loss Program required certain actions on behalf of producers. I wanted to...
Little less talk, a lot more action
Summertime and the living is easy? Think again.
Exactly one month into summer vacation, my ears are abuzz with the lament of parents across...
My Farm Bureau doesn’t represent me
Editor:On a day when we celebrate the founding of our democracy, it is sad that Farm Bureau still is trying to prevent us from...
