A Change of Season
The calendar says autumn is nearing, but those out in the countryside don't have to look at a calendar to know that truth.The leaves … [Read more...] about A Change of Season
Pick, Pick, Pick, Pickin’ Through the Days
Editor's note: This first appeared in Scott Schultz's blog, www.ruralroutes.blogSometime later during his life, my father quipped that … [Read more...] about Pick, Pick, Pick, Pickin’ Through the Days
Iowa storm takes toll on crops’ progress
The condition of the crop in Iowa after the Aug. 10 derecho storm dropped the overall condition of crops across the country in this week’s … [Read more...] about Iowa storm takes toll on crops’ progress
The Sounds of Rotten Granite
It was somewhat surprising to me when I looked up from the work I was doing outside and saw a car I didn’t recognize sitting in our … [Read more...] about The Sounds of Rotten Granite
Finding a long-lost friend 8-5-20
There are certain tools farmers need to have on their person or at least nearby, a fact that seems to stay with many who've strayed from … [Read more...] about Finding a long-lost friend 8-5-20
Piling it High 7-29-20
The use of small square bales has dwindled a bit during the past couple of decades, but that doesn't diminish old farm kids talking about … [Read more...] about Piling it High 7-29-20
Farmyard update 7-22-20
A tornado touched down a couple miles from our farm the other night, the same night another bounced onto the ground over in Pierce County. … [Read more...] about Farmyard update 7-22-20
Nation’s, state’s crops continue to look good
The soybean crop around the country is looking a little better this week, while corn remained about the same.This week’s U.S. Department … [Read more...] about Nation’s, state’s crops continue to look good
Farmyard update 7-14-20
The sky was rumbling early this morning and a cool summer rain was falling on our northern Driftless Area's soil.It was a moment that … [Read more...] about Farmyard update 7-14-20
Dean shareholders, farmers file RICO complaint on DFA
Dairy Farmers of America dairy cooperative leaders might soon find themselves in court.A federal complaint under the Racketeer and … [Read more...] about Dean shareholders, farmers file RICO complaint on DFA