By Jennifer M. Latzke The grocery advertising inserts are a familiar staple of every hometown newspaper. Chucks, ribeye steaks, ground beef--all so tempting, and at the right sale price for the season. [Read More]
Have you ever done something for someone in a manner that was selfless? Did it make you feel good or feel foolish? I struggle with how to be helpful to my fellow man without being self-serving in my actions or my expectations. [Read More]
"But we feed people!" As redundant as it may sound, we are required on a daily basis to make the case for the importance of domestic animal production. Look folks, these attacks are not new. [Read More]
For most of this year, we've heard repeatedly that President Barack Obama wanted Congress to tackle climate change prior to a Dec. 7 to 18 international summit on this topic in Copenhagen. Signing climate change legislation was one of his top domestic priorities and he succeeded in working with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to deliver a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives earlier this year, albeit by a 219 to 212 margin. But in the U.S... [Read More]
Just try to tell me that the sight of a multi-colored pile of freshly raked leaves doesn't nudge you towards the urge of belly-flopping right into the middle of that organic pile of fun. This was always something I looked forward to as a child, but I fear that very few children get to make these same memories as our cities begin to fill up and creep out. After all of the leaf-filled fun was over on our small 3 acre farm most of the oak leaves were left ... [Read More]
Sold. That word can be cause for celebration or the beginning of a personal pity party. It all depends on what dollar amount follows that auctioneer's decree. [Read More]
One of the thrills of being a homeschooling father is getting another run through some pretty interesting subjects. Lately, we've been going through the early American settlements--Jamestown, Plymouth Colony, and the Massachusetts Bay Company. Even though the Pilgrims at Plymouth were not the first American settlers, no doubt it felt like it to them. [Read More]
A slice of reality may have finally set in, with the new administration and the uber-majority in Congress. For the better part of the year that Democrats have controlled both branches of government, we have heard weekly messages that they will quickly fix health care and solve the global warming crisis. To show their strength and conviction, both of these massive bills were given specific deadlines. [Read More]
When my least favorite organization took a cheap shot last week at two of my favorite groups, my blood boiled. If you've been reading this column for any length of time, you know I often share my passion for the agriculture industry and 4-H in this space. And I often am appalled at the antics of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). [Read More]
With little or no new farmland to exploit, farmers will have to become more productive in the future in order to continue to provide feed, food and fiber for the world, according to Alex Avery, director of research and education for the Hudson Institute. "Global food demand will at least double, and more likely triple, over the next 50 years," he told a group at the Feeding Quality Forum held in South Sioux City, Neb., Nov. ...[Read More]
Buying locally grown food is the latest consumer trend to spread across the country. Many consumers buy local to support their area farmers. But others have bought into one of the biggest food myths of today. [Read More]
The 2009 annual convention of the Texas Cattle Feeders Association was held recently at Amarillo. About 500 persons in attendance heard from various speakers on several issues. Perhaps tops on the list was a discussion on the retail sector of beef sales. [Read More]
By Kylene Scott Horses are therapeutic--therapeutic to look at, to ride and to work with. Winston Churchill is often quoted as to have once said, "There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man."[Read More]
(Nov. 18)--A man went to a farm auction not long ago. This particular man is known to be onery. He saw a friend of his at this auction that day. [Read More]
