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5 tips for sun safety in the field
Small changes occur in the skin each time it is exposed to sunlight. Here are some things to consider before working long hours in the sun this summer.
We’re in desperate need of less costly food systems
Alan Guebert reviews a recently published study and concludes what we need are less costly, more environmentally-sound regional and local food systems.
What to do with a needy bathroom
Kymberly Foster Seabolt describes her and Mr. Wonderful’s motivation and excitement (or lack of excitement) over remodeling their bathroom a fourth time.
Farm families survive storms together
Judith Sutherland recalls the July 4th flood of 1969 that changed the simple balance of life on her family’s farm for a very long time.
A man, a barn, and a movie
Pretty much every crazy idea Mr. Wonderful and I have ever had probably started with a measuring tape. One moment we are sitting around, happy as clams and not bothering a soul — least of all ourselves. The next, one of us is poking around and spouting crazy talk such as “I was thinking …”
There really are heroes in this world
There really are still heroes in the world. While most people talk about their plans for retirement with visions of sandy beaches and endless golf courses dancing in their head, one man had an entirely different vision. While flying a commercial jet over the Pacific, Bill Gross commented to his co-worker in the cockpit, “When
Farm and Dairy’s week in review: 11/14
This week’s top stories include two lawsuits against Chesapeake Exploration, anaplasmosis’s risk to beef and dairy cattle herds, how manure could fuel vehicles and more.
Domestic milk prices strong compared to world markets
The Class III price moved from $24.31 in April to $22.57 in May followed by $21.36 in June.
FSA Andy for Dec. 24, 2009
Dear producers: You probably know that one needs to have a little bit of patience and a lot of time when working in one of these offices. Today, as I celebrate my birthday, I can tell you it feels like the time is running out . . . Every dairy farmer should have heard about
Spending $100 to fill your SUV might be worth it
IRVINE, Calif. — Increasing gas prices have encouraged consumers to trade-in their SUVs for smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles, but it is important to examine the big picture before making a final decision. According to Kelley Blue Book, the SUV market has dropped more than 8 percent since September of last year. Depreciation. Kelley Blue Book
