You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know – Year in Review
It is time to do an end of the year wrap-up. What have I omitted throughout the year that you might have found interesting, funny, or pertinent? Also, have you Read more
By Definition, a Key Is an Island Made of Sand on Coral
Would you consider a temperature of 68 degrees to be a cold wave? Did you know that meteorologists do not calculate a wind chill for temperatures above 50 degrees. Well, Read more
The Next Usain Bolt
I read an article several years back that now haunts me. It gives me pause whenever I perform the most simple and basic tasks on my farm. Also, have you Read more
Da Plane, Da Plane, That Was Tattoo
If you were to get a tattoo, what would it be? When I was very young, I thought tattoos were a sign of being rebellious or purposely being different than Read more
Joy and Heartache
There are multiple articles that try to explain the difference between price gouging versus supply and demand economics. Now for the reason I bring this up. For the 2nd year Read more
Pennies, Corn, and $$$$$
Would you bend over to pick up a penny? How about 2 or 3? Is a penny today worth as much as it was in 1982, my first year of Read more
How Many Will Visit a German Festival and Fall Like the Leaves
A change is in the air. It is now officially fall, both meteorologically and astronomically. And, if you like your German beers, it is also the season for Oktoberfest and Read more
I Am Spoiled – Skunks or Panthers
I currently have a guest from Mexico at my house. Jesus owns two farms in Mexico. Since I have lived my entire life as a farmer, and most of it Read more
Diversification and Sore Backs
When I was a much younger farmer, there were some very difficult years for a row crop farmer to be profitable. Diversification, not putting all your eggs in one basket, Read more
Money Must Grow on Trees, Mine Must Be the Dwarf Variety
I have writer’s block. I always try to write what I believe is topical to farming and current life in addition to being as humorous and entertaining as I can. Read more
