Yearly Archives: 2011
Beatitudes for Farmers
It's been a tough spring. But there are things we can control that may make a difference, if only to your mental health (which is pretty important). I call them the "Beatitudes for Farmers."
Vacation with us… Colella
Joe Colella, of New Waterford, Ohio, traveled to Willkommen, Ariz., along with Farm and Dairy. This picture was taken on Route 66 heading toward the Grand Canyon.
Fervor for farming simmers within
Everyone has a story to tell, and once in awhile you meet someone who carries that story with such reverence that it serves as a simmering pot in which the foundation to reach a goal grows stronger with each passing year.
Tips to keep in mind for small ruminant pasture management
How many goats can I stock per acre of pasture? I’ve increased my pasture rotation to 30 days, how much will this reduce the...
Winter is Over— Think about it!
WINTER IS OVERI hope I am not saying the wrong thing when I say, “winter is over.” Every year about this time I write...
Warblers galore at Magee Marsh in Oak Harbor
Like most birders, I keep a life list. It is simply a list of the first time and place I saw any particular species....
Lichens may aid in combating Chronic Wasting Disease
MADISON, Wis. — Certain lichens can break down the infectious proteins responsible for chronic wasting disease (CWD), a troubling neurological disease fatal to wild...
Reppert Auction School headed to Ind.
INDIANAPOLIS —In its 90th year of operation, the Reppert Auction School is relocating from Auburn, Ind., to Indianapolis under new ownership. New owners Reppert...
The Dirt on Conservation: A big message from a small voice
Most aquatic insects live in the bottom of our streams, rivers, lakes, and wetlands. They are good indicators of a water's health because they live in the water for all or most of their lives, differ in their tolerance to amount and types of pollution and stay in areas suitable for their survival.
Crop markets reflect new and missing information
URBANA, Ill. -- Prices of corn, soybeans and wheat continue to move erratically, reflecting both new information and the lack of some information, said...
