Snowy Winters
It was a little crisp Saturday, February 24th, at 8:00 a.m. when I tended to my chickens and heard the familiar drone of snowmobiles. I rarely hear snowmobiles so early Read more…
Our Perceptions Do Not Always Match with Reality
Did you know the ground is not frozen under the snow right now? How can that be when we have had over 20 days with temps below freezing? While pushing Read more…
Turning the Tide on Global Warming and Acceptance of GMOs
I have fielded many questions about the safety of GMOs, genetically modified organisms, and their use in agriculture. Even though GMO technology was used to create synthetic Insulin for diabetics Read more…
The Negative Fringe Benefit of Winter
My recent writings have brought several suggestions from readers. I am not the only one who has thrown knives away at public venues and become frustrated with slow mail service. Read more…
Duck, Duck, Goose
Will County is going to the birds, more specifically, the geese. They seem to be taking over. For years I was not concerned. Now they are appearing on my farms, Read more…
Neither Sleet or Rain or Snow Will Stop the US Mail
Have you noticed how slow the mail delivery has been? Have you ever tried to be so smart you did something stupid? The grain markets have finally appeared to have Read more…
Technology
Many farmers use an immense amount of technology and computer skills in their everyday farming operation. Computers help drive the tractors straight even in the dark and blinding dust. Farmers Read more…
John Kiefner, Public Enemy Number 1
It is the cold and flu season. Sometimes it is a good thing to have a cold and a runny nose. How could that be? It was probably one of Read more…
Take Cover, John is Naked
Do you remember the heat wave that occurred July 13, 1995? If you do not remember that stifling heat that struck Chicago you can google search “1995 Chicago heat wave.” Read more…
Harvest Includes a Load of Scrap
The combine is the piece of machinery used to harvest grains. When harvesting soybeans, the plants are cut by a sickle about 2” above the ground. Everything is conveyed towards Read more…
