May 18, 2021 | Life on the Farm, Planting, Sustainability
Last fall I talked about how we manage our manure to get the best yield from our crops and also protect our environment. But springtime is all about the seeds and the soil and today I want to talk more about how we manage our land to enhance the soil that grows our...
May 19, 2015 | Life on the Farm
It’s only mid-May, but we’ve already gotten a lot of planting done. We’ve had a string of clear days and perfect soil conditions. All the corn is planted – 1,500 acres – and we’ve started on the alfalfa, so we’re three weeks ahead of last year. When Mother Nature...
Mar 30, 2015 | Life on the Farm
A couple weeks ago, the weather pleasantly turned warmer for a few days, but winter has been slow to release. When we get a couple of warm days like that, everyone on the farm thinks, “Let’s get going!” We’re anxiously awaiting the days when we can get into the...
