Be a better manager, motivate your labor force
Dairy managers should improve their management skills. Learn how to improve your management strategy to capitalize on the strengths of your employees.
Patience lets winter’s beauty to be appreciated
Julie Geiss shares some winter activities her family has participated in instead of cross-country skiing this year.
Soil evaluations a vital step when installing a septic system
A soil evaluation takes into consideration soil type, limitations, slope and depth to the perched seasonal water table to determine the best septic system.
What a difference a week makes to the market
Marlin Clark weighs in on the recent changes in the corn markets for the week of Feb. 15, 2021.
Sampling forages helps livestock farmers know what they’re feeding
The quality of forages made in 2020 was much better for most compared to the previous two years.
Finding beauty in the shadow of loss
Judith Sutherland reminds us to be grateful for what you had, even in the sorrowful shadow of great loss.
Apply ecology to stream stewardship
When making decisions on using or modifying their streams, stream owners may wish to consider the Laws of Ecology.
Duck hunting expedition teaches many lessons
Julie Geiss and her husband decide whether or not to let their oldest son go duck hunting on the Ohio River.
No easy answers for ag secretary
Alan Guebert poses the question, what do you do if you're the new secretary of agriculture, and provides some insight.
Using whole farm planning approach
This month's cold stretch is an excellent time for farm managers to retreat to their office and turn their attention to the planning function of management.
