One morning when we still lived on the farm, I looked out the front window and saw the barn door was open. A horse was standing by the corn crib not 10 feet from the road. It wasn’t my horse, but still I had that sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach.
Our minds and bodies are challenged when going into a bramble patch in quest of black raspberries. Those thimble-shaped aggregate fruit protect their own in so many ways. Blackberries are no more picker-friendly.
If your social media feed has suddenly filled with content about ultra-processed foods, you’re far from alone. Since Health and Human Services tasked federal agencies this past year with developing ultra-processed foods guidelines, the buzz has been difficult to miss. Yet, despite widespread…
Pete Lewke of Columbus, Wisconsin, has created an agricultural coloring book he's sharing with area groups. Email pete.lewke@gmail.com to order copies of the books.
Editor's note: The first part of this two-part story was published in the July 2 issue of Agri-View.
As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence signing July 4, 1776, many are gratified that the experiment with democracy in the United States – based on the idea of inherent rights and responsibilities of each person – has survived so long. Sometimes it’s difficul…
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We noticed a mysterious creature swimming in the retention pond near our townhome in Wildwood Highlands, our 55-plus community in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. It was too small to be a beaver. It took several days of watching to realize it was a muskrat. Further observation revealed there are …
The lazy, hazy days of summer remind us that crops and most fruits are green, hunting seasons are closed, animals are numerous and spend a great deal of time at feeding locations, and fishing is often so-so at best. It’s a great time to observe, learn, familiarize and photograph what is grow…
Fifty years ago a new word entered my vocabulary as our nation celebrated our Bicentennial, the 200th anniversary of the adoption July 4, 1776, of the Declaration of Independence.
Pete Lewke of Columbus, Wisconsin, has created an agricultural coloring book he's sharing with area groups. Email pete.lewke@gmail.com to order copies of the books.
LA CROSSE, Wis. – “Buy a new milk truck and I’ll come back,” was Marilyn Smith’s reply to her boyfriend Vladimir “Bud” Shiftar back in 1950.
The Rev. John Sumwalt will be the guest preacher for the 8:30 and 10 a.m. services July 5 at the Emmanuel Community United Methodist Church, N84 W16707 Menomonee Ave., Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. He will preach on the theme of greatness – asking who is the ‘GOAT’ in your life? He will tell t…
FORESTON, Minn. – Triple T Alpaca’s owners strive to make learning fun at their alpaca breeding farm near Foreston. Brent and Beth Turner, who own the farm with his parents – John and Darlene Turner – regularly host farm tours as well as a farm market held from June to October. They also hos…
Agri-View offers a schedule of events of special interest to our readers. Some events and activities might require advance registration. Email agriview@madison.com with calendar submissions.
Editor’s note: Most of our ancestors were immigrants coming to this country looking for better lives. As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, remember the challenges our ancestors faced.
Storms destroying trees is sad and disappointing, but we can use the damage to better understand and forecast how giant plants grow, reproduce, and provide food and fuels.
Starting our new garden area this past year was a lot of work but we are finally experiencing the fruits of our labor. The past year’s plantings of strawberries are now providing us the sweet taste of late spring that’s always a delicious way to welcome summer.
Pete Lewke of Columbus, Wisconsin, has created an agricultural coloring book he's sharing with area groups. Email pete.lewke@gmail.com to order copies of the books.
BLUE MOUND, Ill. – Tom Ritter and his son, Cory Ritter, had worked together with their families every harvest season for the past 20 years.
Meet Robbie and Shannon Dygert, 13th-generation dairy farmers of Dygert Farms in Palatine Bridge, New York, an operation that has been in the family for more than 300 years. The original farmstead was deeded to the family in 1723 by the British royal family and has been run as a dairy ever s…
We are taught that successful people charge ahead. They are supposed to lead by taking the point. We often look to them for direction; we study their examples in history books.
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