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Lone Star lessons

LAKE CITY — A new year is filled with opportunities, just as life after college graduation opens up a new world of possibilities. Just ask Kelsi Carlson of Lake City, who launched her ag career in Texas. While teaching agriculture classes and serving as the FFA advisor in tiny Sudan, Texas, (population 900), Carlson quickly discovered that everything really is bigger in Texas. “Some of the cattle feedlots around here cover an entire section,” said Carlson, 25, who noted that this region northwest of Lubbock also includes huge dairies and cotton fields. When Carlson’s ...

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Hometown Cookin' Favorites

Welcome 2025

As we say “Good-Bye to 2024” and “Welcome to New Year 2025,” many are thinking of New Year’s resolutions. Every year my resolution is to lose a few pounds and eat healthier. Other suggestions might be to learn something new, walk and exercise often, or perhaps volunteer more. Years ...

Editorials

Make plans for upcoming shows

Two big agricultural events featuring informative speakers and exhibits of all kinds of farming technology are coming soon. The Iowa Pork Congress will be held Jan. 22-25. The Iowa Ag Expo will be held Feb. 4-6. Both will be at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. And both will be ...