The Dells and Grease Guns
I dedicate this article to my friend George. Do you know what a zerk is? I bet George does. I do, but until several days I ago I never knew why it was called a Read more
If You Drive the Country Road, Do Not Be Surprised to Find It a Little Slower at Times
Let me repeat the topic I started to write about 3 weeks ago. Are you a friend of agriculture? I recently participated in the Illinois Farm Bureau Activator program. We were tasked with reviewing local Read more
Monkey Butt Only Belongs on Monkeys
Are you a friend of agriculture? I recently participated in the Farm Bureau Activator program. We were... stop. I need to change gears to a topic that is more relevant time wise. Is it hot Read more
The Driftless Area, the Land the Glaciers Missed
After the weather prevented hay cutting for 25 days on my farm, I prepared for a 4-day long weekend trip to Galena, Illinois and Dubuque, Iowa. It was suggested that since the rain had finally Read more
Canadian Thistle and Its Big Brothers Bull and Musk Are Not Wanted on the Farm
Tonight I intend to write about a prickly subject. It is not about too much rain or data centers or solar facilities. I would also like to ask a serious question about your health; when Read more
Algebra, Hay and Reckless Driving Apparently Do Not Mix Well
When I took algebra in the 8th grade, I was thoroughly convinced there was no way it would ever be useful for the rest of my life. Did you feel the same? For most of Read more
Memorial Day 2026
Once again the nation has paused to honor those who have secured and guaranteed the freedoms we use and unfortunately sometime abuse. I have repurposed an article I originally wrote in 2013 about 3 local Read more
The Land of Kiwis
In 2005 I traveled to New Zealand as a participant in the Illinois Farm Bureau’s market study Program. New Zealand agriculture had previously become heavily subsidized. In the 1980’s they transitioned away from government support. Read more
Spring Fever
I bet most of us our enjoying this burst of warm weather. My weekly weather email stated that for our meteorological district to date for the month of April, it is the 14th warmest out Read more