Summer heat
At home, we have been gearing up for the last few shows to round out the summer show season. That means getting up early...
FFA isn’t what it used to be
Over my years as a country editor I had occasion to write dozens of stories about vocational agriculture and the Future Farmers of America.
As...
Celebrating freedoms
We enjoyed celebrating the 249th anniversary of the United States of America a few weeks ago. Our youngest daughter was away at a camp...
County fair season
It is county fair season for most everyone in the state of Missouri. While I think it is silly to show in the HEAT...
Milk cow memories
Growing up in a world totally unknown by today’s youth, I was raised in the company of coon dogs and Jersey cows.
I don’t know...
Savoring the summer
The best two weeks of the summer just kicked off in Arkansas. These are the two weeks the Arkansas Athletics Association (AAA) has declared...
Cow Girls
It is our Women In Ag special issue and I am proud to say I am one. I grew up as one and I...
Reflections of a former hay hand
I made most of my spending money after high school hauling hay.
At a dollar an hour, I didn’t pile up nearly as much cash...
Freshly Picked
During the last week of May the American Legion Arkansas Girls State was hosted at Harding University in Searcy. Our youngest daughter is an...
Weather watching
We have made it to the dairy month issue, and I LOVE dairy products! I love most kinds of cheese and a big salad...
