There Is No Such Thing as Too Many Sunflowers
Several decades ago I was warned by an agronomist about how herbicide weed control might be less effective on certain weeds that exhibited the sunflower effect. Since the leaves of Read more…
Several decades ago I was warned by an agronomist about how herbicide weed control might be less effective on certain weeds that exhibited the sunflower effect. Since the leaves of Read more…
Do you know what the deadliest animal in North America is? Harvest is winding down, so it is time for me to write an article about deer, grandchildren, combines and Read more…
Are you old enough to remember the anti-littering commercial showing an animal being slowly killed by strangulation from the plastic 6-pack beverage ring. How much more money would you spend Read more…
I still remember what a meteorologists stated about 30 years ago concerning droughts. Is it still true? A simple definition of the word rustic is something made very plain and Read more…
Bully pulpit: A term coined by President Roosevelt which meant a terrific platform to advocate an agenda, as paraphrased from Wikipedia. Speaking of presidents and elections, it is almost impossible Read more…
Have you ever cried over spilled milk? When I wrote last week’s article, I received replies about gas cans and milk cans. Following is the knowledge I have gleaned about Read more…
Have you ever read the warning written on the top of a stepladder? If you like to see innovative uses of old items, I may have an article for you. Read more…
First, were you a fan of the Terminator movies starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. If writing an article about farming with a reference to the famous body builder, turned actor, turned politician Read more…
Do you know what nutritionist state is one of the healthiest condiments to eat? Can you guess what condiment I have shunned most of my entire life, until I met Read more…
How many memories do you have of your childhood? I have a couple for this article. When I grew up on our farm outside of Joliet, just west of Rockdale, Read more…