Memories — not items — true gift from loved ones
Watching the talking heads and armchair experts trot out the usual phrases in the wake of the Moore, Okla., tornado hit home particularly close for me this time.
Buffett inspires compassion for others around the world
For some businesspeople, money is something that can ease life’s struggles. For others, it merely is a means of keeping score in the game of commerce. But for some, it is a tool for making the world a better place.
Sustainability has different meaning to various people
Since sustainability is a complex issue, it can mean a variety of things to different people. For me, I agree with the ideas that were presented by a University of Arkansas professor, Marty Matlock, during a recent event.
Southern Indiana dairy farm committed to sustainability
My passion for agriculture is something that I always have carried with me since I was a little girl. It stems from growing up in a family that values and respects the hard work and dedication that goes hand-in-hand with raising livestock and being good stewards of the land.
Soggy spring blurs fertilizer outlook, reports Rabobank
The cruddy conditions this spring not only delayed planting in much of the Midwest, but also bring significant uncertainly to the fertilizer markets for the second quarter of this year, according to a new report.
Community-supported ag programs gain popularity
Until recently, I never had heard of community-supported agriculture. I came across the topic while talking with a farmer at a farmers market in Lafayette, Ind.
Supreme Court decision is about more than Monsanto
The timing was fortuitous for ag journalists gathering at the Monsanto campus in St. Louis earlier this week. We were there at the invitation of the company for Media Days, a follow-up to last year’s Decade of the Bean celebration.
Activity with Chicago Bears is really special experience
I know I’ve said this in a previous blog, but it happened again during a recent event I attended to gather information for a story for Illinois AgriNews.
High school students teach children about agriculture
For some people, once they graduate from high school, their eyes are set on what the future holds and getting as far away from their hometown and the memories connected with it as soon as possible.
Less energy now required to produce corn ethanol
Recent innovations in corn ethanol production have resulted in increased yield per bushel and less energy needed for production, according to a new study.
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