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What Happens In A Cattle Feedlot

So what really takes place at a cattle feedlot? Many folks refer to these places of business as factory farms. … More

Beloved Mikey the lawn-mower-man killed in Harrison crash

A beloved Harrison icon, who was known for his trips into and around town on his lawn tractor, was hit and killed in an accident Thursday night while riding his

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

4 tips for feeding poor quality hay

What should producers do with all of that rained on hay? What other feedstuffs can be added to dilute poor-quality hay? Here are 4 tips for feeding low-quality forages to cattle this winter.

How engineers developed the rubber-belted tractor

A casual stroll through a farm machinery show this year revealed an obvious manufacturer trend toward tractors with rubber-belted track systems, with more options in store.

Why humans struggled to make 'f' and 'v' sounds until farming came along

Love to drop F-bombs? Thank the shift to agriculture.

How to Maintain a Tractor

Correctly maintaining a tractor will add years to its useful life. However, there are some basic differences in maintaining a tractor from other vehicles. Also, since there are many different types and brands of tractors, there is no...

60 Second-Strategy: Cooperative Learning Roles

Giving students randomly assigned roles in their group work helps ensure that they all participate.

It's time to consider a new cooperative principle

Each year, February is commemorated as Black History Month. This is a period to reflect on the sacrifices of African-Americans and celebrate the many contributions made to the American melting pot. It is also a time to consider where diversity and inclusion for all of us stands today. As I look at my community of …

What We Can Learn From a $5 Million-Dollar Agricultural Cooperative Fraud

One of my colleagues from the Agri-Business department of the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, knowing my interest in fraud examination, forwarded me an article about a $5 million-dollar fraud that occurred at a Minnesota agricultural cooperative. Published in the online magazine Successful

Starting a food business workshop offered by Cooperative Extension

Class to help individuals seeking to sell food products including jams and packaged foods

Stop Ignoring, Start Interrupting for Better Discipline

Guess what? The nagging and yelling isn’t working. Learn how to keep words to a minimum, nix harsh punishments, and develop a more positive approach to navigating ADHD with your child.

Do You Know Where These U.S. States Are?

Cooperative living: a hip alternative for the Swiss

For residents of the Hunziker housing cooperative outside Zurich, sharing space and resources is more than efficiency – it is about community.

Life expectancy in southern states found to be lower than other states

A healthy lifestyle depends on more than just your behavior or your genes. It may also depend on where you live. A recen...

The States That Exercise Least

A new CDC report highlights geographical trends in leisure-time physical activity.

50 states, 50 superstitions: Which do you believe?

Superstitions from each state, from owl omens to Hawaii rocks