Celebrating the industry
May is my favorite time of year.
Kids are getting out of school, and county fair season will soon be in full swing, and we...
Clearing the clutter
With the help of my wife, I have spent the past four days giving the shop/machinery barn a long, overdue cleaning and a bit...
Spring is in the air
We are officially in pollen season in Northwest Arkansas. The birds and the bees are busy spreading it tree to tree and flower to...
Reaching a certain age
I have reached that “certain age.”
The purchase of a new vacuum cleaner was the highlight of my weekend a while back, and now I’m...
Farm life can be dangerous
Farming is a dangerous occupation.
Anyone who has seen me in the past three months has either noticed my pronounced limp or has seen my...
No place like home
Spring break is a long-standing tradition in Arkansas. Some families head south to the beach for warmer weather.
Not us, we pack up and head...
Making a living with cows
My father was always a little skeptical of the advice offered by highly educated people (his only son, included). I suppose that fact was...
Farming dreams, big and small
I recently spoke to someone who is brand new to the farming industry.
They want to grow row crops, raise cattle, sheep and goats, and...
Play ball!
It is no secret I am an avid sports fan. In most instances, I have held a personal preference for collegiate and amateur sports...
Spring is a welcome sign
As I write this column, I’m suffering from sleep deprivation. Overnight, our weather radio went off seven times to warn of possible dangerous weather....
