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Many factors affect corn growth and development, especially early in the growing season. A common question this time of year after corn is pla…
This morning I’ve spent some time scrolling through my Facebook page to see photos of graduates celebrating their many accomplishments. So man…
As an arborist, trees are my favorite plants. Trees are so important there is a holiday to celebrate them, Arbor Day. Arbor Day is celebrated …
Opinion: If there is one thing you learn from working in the world of things — whether it is farming, manufacturing or construction — it is th…
Episode 13: Also discussed is the role luck plays in our lives, and why some people rely more on superstitions and the supernatural instead of…
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I have some good news to share: I finally got my COVID vaccine shot.
Spring green-up is currently occurring and soon yearling cattle will find their way to the grass pastures of the great plains for summer grazi…
Today is May 1, and if you grew up in the Midwest, you probably know it as May Day. More than likely, you and your mom and siblings made prett…
We are getting very close to the time when we can plant our summer vegetable crops in our gardens. But this year is a great example of why we …
Opinion: We can’t always have a pleasant life. But we can have a meaningful life, because what makes a life meaningful is very different from …
Episode 12: Richard Kyte and Scott Rada also discuss the the FDA’s decision to pause the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. And with graduation se…
I cried in the doctor’s office.
The life following the resurrection of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, was both a joyful and fearful time for Jesus’ followers. It was joyf…
Developing replacement heifers is a long and costly process that can potentially become even more expensive if heifers must be culled from the…
After corn and soybeans, alfalfa is the most grown crop in Saline, Jefferson, and Gage counties. Based on satellite imagery and crop reflectan…
anxious to get outside and work in our gardens. It is a little early still to do too much, but it is a great time to assess your gardens and d…
Opinion: Why can’t those who own guns and know the most about them take responsibility for ensuring they're used safely and without malicious intent?
Episode 11: Scott Rada and Richard Kyte talk about how their different life experiences frame how they each look at firearm safety. Later, the…
Frozen food often conjures up images of cardboard trays filled with some form of pressed meat, canned corn and instant potatoes, all covered w…
Was Easter all that you hoped it would be? Did you get to see family and friends? Was the dinner good? Was your chocolate bunny delightful? Or…
There’s cute and then there’s kitten cute. And if you are looking for the latter, keep in touch with what is going on at the Beatrice Animal S…
Soybean cyst nematodes (SCN) are a plant-parasitic roundworm that attack soybeans and found in Saline, Jefferson, and Gage counties. The pest …
I’ve been thinking a lot about hope during the past few weeks. It comes in many forms and sometimes when you desperately need it the most. Som…
That 'thing' we've been talking about forever ... it's happening!
Opinion: Describing something as a “war” envelops it in fog, distorting reason and obscuring common sense.
