Wine tastings are so over. The trendy thing now in California and Europe are dirt tastings, in which folks with seemingly too much money and not enough to do swirl a muddy concoction of dirt in a glass, hold it up to the light, stick their snoot in a soil slurry full of humus and then make sophisticated statements such as, “It’s a bit dusty, but I taste an echo of loam with just the right notes of compost. And was that a hint of clay on the mid-palate?”

The Garden of Eden was a glorious place. The grass spread like a carpet under Adam and Eve’s feet. They never encountered a thorn or a weed. The fruit and nuts hung from trees in abundance. Adam and Eve only needed to reach up to have their needs met. The animals were congenial and peaceful.

There are a couple of tools ranchers rely on, and equipment ranks high on the list. Just like keeping a horse in good condition, keeping equipment in good condition can save a rancher money and time.

“Say, anybody got a light? It sure is dark in hereAnd tighter’n the skin on Polish sausage.For nine long months I’ve trusted Mom, and now she’s pulled the plug.A pure and simple case of double-crossage.

The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion announced this week that it will extend the public comment period on the 2015 Dietary Guidelines another 30 days to May 8.

Polaris Industries Inc. has strengthened its Brutus side-by-side utility vehicle line with the introduction of two new Brutus HDPTO configurations and a cargo box utility spreader attachment.

Most Progressive Cattleman readers use pour-on parasite control for their operations.

Jack Ward has been named interim executive vice president of the American Hereford Association (AHA). Eric Walker, AHA president, announced the appointment following the resignation of Craig Huffhines.

Beef’s getting better, to judge by the uptrend in quality grades and resurgent consumer demand. However, an increasing share of that demand has been for ground beef – and an average pound of that versatile staple now sells for more than $4.

The old saying is “hope for the best, but plan for the worst.” When it comes to forage considerations for cow-calf producers, I believe there is a need to plan for the worst and plan for the best.