Monthly Archives: May 2014
It’s never too soon to hone your shooting skills
The first shot from a new rifle is always a lesson in feel, sound, and result.
Planning for success in your operation
By LEVI ARNOLD
As agriculturists we do as much as we can to plan everything within our power. Whether Mother Nature lets our plans work...
The old field is filled with old feathered friends
Almost overnight, the old field below the house has greened up, and birds have set up nesting territories.
Bluebirds were the first to lay eggs...
Here’s to steady planting progress
With the arrival of mid-May, every farmer I know is feeling the need to push hard through any window of opportunity.
Feeding the world: Part two
It’s just a fact that some people see the proverbial glass half-full rather than half-empty and some people say tomahto, others tomato.
These tomahto/half-fullers aren’t...
Remember to report your planting
Crop reporting is still required to maintain eligibility for most USDA programs.
The Andersons reports first-quarter earnings
MAUMEE, Ohio —The Andersons announced first-quarter net income attributable to the company of $22.7 million, or $0.80 per diluted share, on revenues of $1...
Commentary: Science doesn’t support GMO labels
The science of food safety doesn’t support mandatory GMO or biotech food labels.
Warm in the West, cold in the East: Global warming could cause variation
A 4,000-year pattern of global warming may bring more curvy jet streams during winter.
Grain markets drop on planting progress
The grain market response to the planting progress has been a little ugly.
