Ag school days teaches youth about farming
Ag school days continues to teach local youth about agriculture.
Improve on last year’s shortcomings
As it applies to no-till and soil conservation, frost seeding can be an effective, economical and environmentally sound method of improving forage in pastures and hay fields.
New year, same focus on water quality
Water quality continues to be a focus, for farmers and everyone else.
The realities of living the country life
While it's easy to be carried away by the dreams of fresh air and open space, the not-always-pleasant realities of rural life should also be considered.
Utilizing cover crops in our fields
Cover crops have been around for many years in some areas; however it is rather new to others.
Take the steps to ensure healthier watersheds and farms year round
Did you know that more than 99% of streams and rivers are impacted by human activity? Find out how you can reduce your impact by being wise with deicer.
Anyone remember cyclone seeders? The early years of drills and related planting equipment
When I was a kid, my father's crop rotation was corn, oats, wheat and hay. The wheat was planted in the fall after the...
Things to consider before harvesting your timber
If you are thinking of earning some money by harvesting your timber, there are some things you should know before signing away rights to your property.
Conservation catchphrase: Keeping clean water clean
Learn how to keep clean water out of contaminated areas and convey this water back to streams and ditches to be carried downstream, all while staying clean.
Benefits of composting manure
If you haven't considered composting manure in the past this process may be easier than you think and could benefit your farm in more ways than one.
