Memorial Day is a poignant reminder of the tenacity of life.  Since we post the flag on this day it might be important to review how the citizens should behave around the Stars and Stripes.  The flag of the United States is the emblem of … [Read more...]

Spring has finally arrived and I came across my first snake of the season which got me to thinking about snake bites. Many snake bites can cause injury or death in livestock, and treatment depends on the type of animal bitten and its sensitivity … [Read more...]

            The Monarch butterfly is one of North America’s most iconic insects.  The gorgeous golden brown and black butterfly is probably the most celebrated insect on the continent, and … [Read more...]

FARMERS HELPING FARMERS Iowa Farm Bureau, Farming Community Disaster Exchange* Recent flooding in western Iowa has caused tremendous damage, devastating farms, homes and communities.  The farming community is doing what it does best when … [Read more...]

“According to Agriculture Secretary Sunny Purdue, there “may be as many as a million calves lost in Nebraska” due to the catastrophic flooding that has hit the state.  This is not a rumor, this is not an exaggeration, and this is not based on … [Read more...]