For your operation to survive the lean times and grow in the good times, you need a quality relationship with your lender – not a transactional one.

“Public speaking is scary; I get it, but you have to do it, and in this family, you will learn to do it well.” I found these words tumbling out of my mouth following my 10-year-old daughter’s 4-H meeting. 

The snow geese arrive at the farm, but they do not stay. It’s like clockwork because it is, in fact, clockwork.

We are just starting calving season on our operation, and this year, we’ve got a rainbow herd. For years, our herd was black as death as we worked on building a reputation as a bull seller.

Sorry, Case, you must do better to impress the 4-year-old farm video critic. The 20th century technology of four-wheel drive has your state-of-the-art autonomous technology beat in my little guy's eyes.

Last week, I visited with a farmer, Don Taber, who had recently retired from his local cooperative board. I learned the importance of the clarity one can gain by getting off one’s farm (or out of one’s head) and being involved.