Patience Can Pay Off
Another summer is upon us; so, begins the challenge of living and farming with nature. This will be the first summer of living with my wife, Cora, on the farm. Read more
Antique Farm Equipment
By the time you read this, the planting season for Will County farmers will be winding down. Farmers have planted their crops a lot differently in the 6 decades since Read more
Cats, a Valuable Resource on the Farm
Are you a cat or a dog person? I have started planting and not only am I hoping to raise a good crop of corn and soybeans, but I am Read more
Gardening Is Addictive and I Must Resist the Temptation
Very soon it will be another crop year and another adventure for farmers in Will County. I suspect that most of us will welcome seeing old-man-winter in our rear-view mirror. Read more
Thank You Farmers
Do you like rice? Do you discard food items too quickly? Are you convinced that food prices are too high? Well, let’s digest this topic as we celebrate National Agriculture Read more
The Incredible Edible Egg
Do you like oatmeal or cake? Once again the bird flu is wreaking havoc on poultry producers. Consumers are feeling the pinch of a shortened supply of shell eggs, and Read more
Hawaii Part 2, Best Titled, Ignorance is Bliss
Would you purposely destroy paradise? Does your conscience bother you if you do something wrong unintentionally, or intentionally? I was driving home from Chicago today lamenting about how to write Read more
Dreaming of Farming on Hawaii
How many farmers start contemplating their retirement when they are approaching Medicare age? That is my issue now, especially since my wife continues to fantasize about moving to Hawaii. It Read more
It Was Inevitable That Mark Would Return to His Roots, but Will He Bale Hay Again?
What is a tell-tale sign you are old? Here’s my two cents on the topic. First and foremost, a correction. The doctor in my house has pointed out to a Read more
