We faced great challenges in 2020.
No matter whom you voted for or what your political affiliation is, there is one great common denominator that brings us humans together. And …
Welcome to the part three of the soybean micronutrients column series. The last two weeks I introduced the series and discussed boron. I will …
Over the past nine months, we’ve all become accustomed to waiting. We’re waiting in lines at the stores, waiting for food delivery, or maybe w…
‘Right Plant, Right Place’ is a very important aspect of planting and it is a great time to start thinking about it while building on what I w…
Opinion: For decades we have told our youth to “stay true to yourself” and “stick up for what you believe,” as if there were some virtue in st…
Episode 5: We also discuss whether the Republican Party would be in a stronger place today had Hillary Clinton defeated Donald Trump in 2016.
Keep your friends close, and your farmers closer.
While watching the incredible scenes from the U.S. Capitol this week, it was hard not to think about Josh. No, not Josh Hawley. Josh Williams.
The new year that we have all been waiting for is finally here. Did you make any New Year’s resolutions? And nine days into 2021, have you bro…
Yesterday we bought a new filter for our drinking water. My husband remarked that at least we would have one filter in the house that worked. …
"Will a culture of accusation, threat and retribution make our nation better? How is that working out so far?"
Episode 4: Other topics include whether politicians should be at the front of the line for vaccines and a new program in Florida that encourag…
With a lot of folks turning their attention to new year’s resolutions, I thought I’d revisit the concepts of “all foods fit” and “everything i…
“Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us). - Matthew 1:23
“The Twelve Days of Christmas” is always a popular carol this time of year, but are you aware of the truth behind the song?
Welcome to part two of the soybean micronutrients series. Yesterday I introduced the series and set the stage for discussing boron (B) this we…
This year of 2020 has been a rather unusual year. It began in March with the COVID-19 outbreak which continues to be a major public health pan…
In late August, we taped the virtual Midwest Soybean Production In-Field Clinic at the Eastern Nebraska Research and Extension Center near Mea…
Two weeks-ago on a Friday evening I went home after work, farm chores and errands. I remember feeling like I had a cold coming on and had pick…
As I walk around my yard with my dog, through the snow, I wonder about the impacts it has on my turf for the spring. Walking on frozen turf ca…
Episode 3: We also discuss who should get the vaccine first, and whether prisoners should be at the front of the line.
Commentary: Those who are in the depths of sadness need a messenger of hope, reminding them that there is goodness in the world and that they …
During any other year, we would be in the thick of potluck season: that wonderful time of year when I fantasize about all the pies, pastries, …
In the letter of St. Paul to the Thessalonians 5:16-24 he declares to us: Rejoice always; Pray without ceasing; Give thanks; Do not quench the…
Today we are going back into the newspaper’s archives to revisit this adaptation of Clement C. Moore’s “’Twas the Night Before Christmas."
Rarely does a day go by when I’m not out and about and someone comes up to me and asks “so what’s up today in the news?”