With mismanagement and aging infrastructure, the Army Corps’ flood-control strategy on the Missouri amounts to yelling “look out below” to the folks downstream. For farmers in the path of the record-setting wall of water, the results are predictable – and catastrophic. Anyone living next a stream, creek, or river will tell you that in times … Read More
Vernal pools, spots that temporarily hold water, are at the heart of conflicts over Waters of the U.S. regulations. When farmers try to do the right thing, they may still get in trouble. A California farmer who plowed dry ground faces large fines from the Environmental Protection Agency for polluting America’s waterways. Meanwhile, under some conditions, … Read More
Putting safety first is easier when farmers are not scrambling hand-to-mouth to stay ahead of the bank note. One way to improve farm safety is to ease financial stress. Combine corn heads are made so that anything coming into their grasp — like ears of corn, legs or arms — can’t get away. They have … Read More
An article by the New York Times’ personal health columnist suggests that this winter your dog might need a coat and booties for the cold, ginger capsules for car sickness, and olive oil in its food to treat dry skin. It’s a little different on the farm. A story titled “Winterizing Your Dog” appeared recently … Read More
It doesn’t take a Ph.D. to realize Sam Clovis’ only credential to serve as the USDA’s head of research is loyalty to Donald Trump. The Under Secretary shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, from among distinguished scientists with specialized training or significant experience in agricultural … Read More
The proposal to turn Medicaid funding into no-strings-attached block grants to states will be used to shore up state budgets, not provide healthcare. No wonder some politicians in Kansas and Missouri love it. Linked by a common border, the Oregon Trail, the California Trail, the Pony Express Route, Highway 36, Highway 40, Highway 24, Highway … Read More