It’s a weather grain market (again)
The crops are ahead of normal in development, well on the way to an early harvest. Here's veteran grain merchandiser Marlin Clark on the current grain market.
Take a look at the good new days
Columnist Kymberly Foster Seabolt reflects on the magic of the holidays, and every day, through her children's eyes.
Remember, people vote, cattle don’t
During a sudsy session in a college pub nearly 40 years ago, a friend wryly observed that every person lacks one word in what...
‘Our love just kept growing’
Judith Sutherland recalls her parents' modest beginnings with respect and fondness.
Ask FAS Andy about signature policy
Using the correct signature when doing business with FSA can save time and prevent a delay in program benefits.
Be a responsible gardener and homeowner
Consider helping wildlife thrive as you tend to yard and garden maintenance this spring. Follow these tips to get started.
Hazard A Guess: Week of Oct. 8, 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).
Dairy Channel: Step right up for pricing jeopardy
Dianne Shoemaker tries to make things easier to understand with a game of jeopardy.
The true behind-the-scenes farm story
Through the years, I have occasionally strayed off the strictly educational or informative path in this column. It is happening again today… because late...
Politics, not producers, steering agriculture
A reader stresses that agriculture is no longer a profession of farmers. It is a government institution fraught with bureaucrats, lobbyists and all the mud and muck of politics.
