AltEn: The mess gets even messier
Alan Guebert weighs in on the allegations against AltEn, an ethanol maker near Mead, Nebraska, and the alleged environmental mess of its biofuels plant.
Love of hiking and fishing began at Salt Fork
Julie Geiss recalls how much she enjoyed family trips to Salt Fork State Park during her childhood — a springtime tradition that lasted more than a decade.
Wildlife selfie?
Kym Seabolt reminds us that wildlife can be dangerous, skipping the selfie may save your life and posing with a tiger for your dating profile isn't cute.
Navigation Acts focused on Colonial trade
Hugh Earnhart offers an inside look at British trade policy during the 17th century and explores how the Colonies fit into things.
A mineral program is key to grazing
Having a balanced mineral program in place is important throughout the year as minerals are involved in most if not all metabolic functions of livestock.
Crossbreeding cattle comes with many considerations
Maurice Eastridge breaks down the decision-making process of breeding dairy cattle in this week's Dairy Excel column. Learn what you need to consider.
Rotational grazing has many benefits
Rotational grazing is used to graze certain sections of pasture and move cattle before it is overgrazed, which allows the grass to grow back quicker.
Life can change in the blink of an eye
Judith Sutherland reflects on how fast life can change following a destructive fire in Jeromesville, Ohio.
Market taking a breather, waiting on reports
Marlin Clark weighs in on the grain markets ahead of the crucial stocks and acreage reports from the U.S. Department of Agriculture on March 31.
Peepers heard but not seen and hard to ignore
Spring peepers are the harbingers of spring. Learn more about how they hibernate, migrate, reproduce and grow into adults.
