Winter Drained Away
The rounded top of the shovel’s handle pressed into the palm of my right hand as the weight of my left hand and chin pressed down during my … [Read more...] about Winter Drained Away
Quietly Riding An Early March Wind
We were sitting quietly in our old farmhouse late the other night, me reading a book and Dee grading some of her students’ papers, when a … [Read more...] about Quietly Riding An Early March Wind
Monthly milk prices take another dip
The February Class 3 milk price came out yesterday at $15.75 per hundredweight — down 29 cents from January and $1.25 less than February, … [Read more...] about Monthly milk prices take another dip
Ag secretary: Ethanol waivers to be limited
Newly confirmed Agriculture secretary Tom Vilsack had a message for National Farmers Union members this week that was music to the ethanol … [Read more...] about Ag secretary: Ethanol waivers to be limited
The Milkhouse Morning Light
The milkhouse window’s glow was something I noticed a few years ago; it’s become an early morning companion.The glow in that east-facing … [Read more...] about The Milkhouse Morning Light
First woman to chair state Agriculture Committee dies
Wisconsin agriculture has lost a friend and advocate.Former 91st District State Representative Barbara Gronemus of Whitehall died Sunday … [Read more...] about First woman to chair state Agriculture Committee dies
Ethanol industry unhappy with USSC refinery involvement
The ethanol industry isn’t happy that the U.S. Supreme Court is getting involved in the small refinery waiver squabble.Last Friday the … [Read more...] about Ethanol industry unhappy with USSC refinery involvement
Trade ambassador wants successor to take stances
Outgoing U.S. Trade Ambassador Robert Lighthizer wants his successor, Katherine Tai, and the Biden Administration to continue a tough stance … [Read more...] about Trade ambassador wants successor to take stances
The Cardinals Rule
The legend I’ve heard often is that a cardinal hanging around your home represents a departed special spirit visiting.We have plenty of … [Read more...] about The Cardinals Rule
Those of the Soil
Dad’s eyes were closed as though he was in a calm sleep as he lay that evening in the hospice facility’s bed, him finishing the last of his … [Read more...] about Those of the Soil