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No more livestock? Close manure storage carefully
Producers can convert earthen manure storage structures into ponds, pastures or cropland, but it takes planning.
Feeding calf brings back memories
“In the back pasture, a newborn calf arrived this morning, all wobbly-legged and glistening wet. The sun warmed us as we walked across the valley and up the hill toward the barn, the pace slow, steady. It was a glorious morning to be reminded that new life requires patience and a bit of prodding to
End of summer signals new faces in insect world
Summer’s nightly music festival began a few weeks ago. As daylight dims, I enjoy sitting on the back porch waiting for the concert to begin. Male katydids sing from early evening well into the night. The song is harsh and burry and sounds something like “Ch-ch” or “Ch-ch-ch” or “ch-ch-ch-ch.” The phrases are repeated about
A whole new meaning to July Fourth
This past week has been one in which I have come to realize how very much I should appreciate the freedom I tend to take for granted, and the many blessings of living where I live. As the nation celebrates Independence Day, two very opposite stories have landed in my lap which opened my eyes
Tight U.S. crop supplies, strong demand continue
Tight supplies and strong demand mean prices for corn and soybeans are likely to remain high for the foreseeable future.
Dairy self-help program self-delusional
Three years ago come July 1, 70 percent or so of American dairy farmers began taxing themselves to fund a program the industry dubbed Cooperatives Working Together, or CWT.
It’s time to restock the national pantry
More than most months, September delivers farmers key numbers – yield per acre, weaning weight, price per pound or bushel – they will live with for the coming months.
With high prices come temptations
It has been a wonderful year with regards to our mailbox milk prices. I have heard many managers talk about how much easier it has been to cash flow farm expenses this year.
For moms, game face looks like a grimace
As a mom, there is life B.S. (before sports) and then there is life A.S. (after sports). “Before sports” encompasses that rare span of time that occurs in those blissful seasons before you teach your child to walk and, say, chew gum at the same time.
Forging a ‘failure for life’ in first grade
There is a certain, delicious agony in failing first grade. Granted, it’s virtually impossible to really flunk out on the second day of school, but me, I’m an overachiever.
