by Nick Glanzer | Dec 27, 2017 | Farming Life
New Year’s Resolutions for Farmers New Year’s Eve is coming up quickly, and for some the coming of a new year represents a time for personal growth. This is never more apparent than in the tradition of the new year’s resolution. Fortunately, personal growth can and...
by Nick Glanzer | Apr 26, 2017 | Farming Life
Farm-Bred Phrases Part 2 Farmers have their own lingo that has spread to everyday use. Last week we wrote about some popular farm phrases but there are quite a few that got left off the list. Here’s a second look at nine more popular idioms that have started on the...
by Nick Glanzer | Apr 19, 2017 | Farming Life
Farm-Bred Phrases in Contemporary American Vocabulary Even in the most cosmopolitan settings, rural lingo is sprinkled into American vocabulary. These idioms are now so commonplace that most people forget their country origins. Phrases with farm roots continue will...
by Nick Glanzer | Apr 12, 2017 | Farming Life
Severe Weather Spotlight Severe weather can throw off a farmer’s planting season before it even begins. In the springtime, severe weather usually means high winds, pounding rains, large hail or powerful tornadoes. Other forms of severe weather include wildfires, dust...
by Nick Glanzer | Apr 5, 2017 | Farming Life
Dryland Farming Relies on Water Conservation Dryland agriculture is exactly what it sounds like. It’s a farming technique that cultivates crops without irrigation. Dry farming has been around for centuries, and farmers continue to build successful operations with...
