There never seems to be enough time. And at no time in common, ordinary, work-a-day living is that more evident than in the weeks before the combines and other harvest equipment parade out of the yard, headed for the field. I’m usually on the “only when desperate” list for farm help, ...
There are several three-lettered acronyms that invoke anxiety, such as FBI, IRS, and IOU. An acronym that should be added to that list is DIY. “Do it yourself” sounds seductively simple. While there are numerous things that people should definitely do themselves — such as blowing their ...
Editor's note: This is Part 2 of a two-part column. Caroline Seibt and my son Mathew were married in Brazil in 2017. The Seibt family expanded their coffee production in Minas Gerais, Brazil, two to three years ago. It takes that long for new trees to grow to reach full production, so the ...
NEWS Federal Reserve Board Chairman Kevin Warsh did not promise an interest rate increase during his speech at Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium, but financial markets increased the odds of a September rate hike. Warsh said the economy remains strong, the labor market is near full ...
Q: What can be done to help cattle producers grow their herds? A: Americans consume approximately 59 pounds of beef per person each year, a testament to this high-quality source of iron-and-protein-rich food known for its mouth-watering, nutritional value. In 2024, U.S. cattle production ...
Not long ago I got a message from a friend, asking if she could bring her daughter, son-in-law and his parents to our farm. Their son-in-law and his parents are from Ukraine. We became instant friends as they arrived and stood in our driveway. The father pointed at my husband’s cap, smiled ...
My wife and I recently provided daycare for our 6-year-old grandson for a week. It will probably take me a month to recover. We had taken care of little boys before, obviously, although that was more than 30 years ago. We aren’t as young as we were back then, but little boys are still as ...
Editor’s note: This is Part 1 of a two-part column. “Spell-check” thinks Brasil is spelled with a Z (Brazil). Down there they spell it with an S (Brasil). I have been to Brasil close to 35 times, mostly for investment duties, since December of 2001. That was just a month after 9-11 when ...
NEWS The White House is cracking down on companies avoiding U.S. tariffs by routing goods through other countries. A new report says China-linked goods are being rerouted through more than 40 countries, potentially involving between $40 billion and $303 billion in trade each year. The ...
Since our state’s founding in 1846, Iowa’s corn farmers have fed our families, fueled our economies, and strengthened our nation’s security. Representing the largest corn-producing district in the nation is more than just an honor — it’s a responsibility to ensure Iowa feeds and fuels ...