Feb
22
A recent spike in demand for new tractors, combines, grain wagons and planters brought about by farmers with more cash to spend has not altered a shift in the way manfacturers supply dealers. With vivid memories of unsold equipment inventory tying up much-needed cash when the farm economy tanked in the early 1980s, Deere & Co. …
Feb
22
Published: Wednesday, February 8, 2012 10:35 AM CST Ask any ice anglers and they’ll say we have hardly had winter, but many have already set their sights on spring. To aide in their warm weather wanting is the presence of a brand new Crestliner boat, placed in prominent places throughout Waconia these past few weeks. …
Feb
21
THE judge in the murder trial of a 74-year-old farmer who killed his mentally-ill cousin with a fencing spade has described it as a “tragic case”. Judge Robert Juckes, QC, summing up at Worcester Crown Court, said the court had seen people who had lost “a brother, a son, a close friend and in the …
Feb
21
Fence Installation Contractor in ELMO, TX If you’re looking for someone to build your fence, there are a few things you may want to know before hiring. Like any other service industry; you want to make sure you’re dealing with someone that’s reputable. Another thing is, if the company is requiring any kind of deposit, …
Feb
21
FONDA – The bid process and state contract pricing was up for discussion at the town of Mohawk council meeting Thursday night as sealed bids for a new tractor with mower and four-wheel drive truck with plow were opened. Town Supervisor Greg Rajkowski opened sealed bids for a Ford F350 four-wheel drive with plow and …
Feb
21
Britain’s Prince Charles checking the smell of a mushroom during a visit to Japan in 2008. This veteran farmer writes about producing food for the future. (AP Photos/Issei Kato, Pool) The setting was a conference about the future of food at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. As the keynote speaker began to talk, people in …
Feb
21
So we are getting closer and closer to finally getting the planter hooked up and in the ground. Spring is coming, just not soon enough for most farmers. This mild winter that most of us have had the pleasure of experiencing has gone for enjoyment to boredom very quickly. Every fall a farmer works very …
Feb
21
The public is invited to Farms to Grow’s first annual fundraiser from 8 to 11 p.m. this Saturday, Nov. 12, at Niles Hall in Preservation Park. The evening will feature soulful performances and tasty snacks from several popular restaurants. In addition, one California farmer will be honored for excellence in agriculture with a George Washington …
Feb
21
Techno-anarchist writers like John Zerzan, Urban Scout, John Gray, and Derrick Jensen (among many others) might say that the end of civilization is near. For instance, Michael Ruppert, in the film “Collapse” (and in his books) discusses “peak oil” and the idea that we’ve already exhausted our supply of fossil fuels From an historical perspective, …
Feb
20
Deer Fencing has become the best friend of many suburban gardeners. Although, deer are shy, timid animals, their destruction of landscaping and gardens cannot be denied. These animals are fast becoming very unwelcome in the suburbs. The first thing you have to determine is if a deer fence can be installed in your area. Many …