What is the difference between a puppy and John Kiefner? A farmer probably can always complain about something: too hot, too dry, broken machinery, or rogue animals, too wet, too cold, low prices/yields. Each day or season brings its own success and failure. We are in the “dog days of Read more
A Chinese proverb says, “The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” Would you like to save some farmland and open space in Will County? Or would you like to pave and develop the entire county into shopping centers, subdivisions, truck Read more
7-10 days is the answer. Do you know what the question is? On my farm in Manhattan we received almost as much rain in the last 11 days than the previous 4 months. Seven straight days of measurable rain ended our current drought. It sure is amazing how we can Read more