Extension News & Insight

We just completed the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) 102nd Convention, virtually. It went as well as it could have; there were a few things that were a little wonky.

How to Soften Butter, Fast! It happens all the time. I’m in the mood to bake, I’ve got a great recipe, all of my ingredients are on the counter, and then I read the dreaded words: butter, softened.

The events that unfolded last week in Washington, D.C., will stain the fabric of our democracy for the rest of our days. The images of insurrection in the Capitol are as much our legacy now as putting a man on the moon.

Balanced Nutrition Helps Minimize Calving Difficulty The most commonly dreaded period in cowcalf production for spring calving herds is about to occur – calving out heifers.

Let It Snow! As a kid growing up, we lived for “snow” days. That meant school was canceled, homemade donuts, and board games.

A holiday tradition is to give gifts of fruits and nuts (along with other products). Usually these are placed in an attractive basket, wrapped with cellophane covering, and brought (or shipped) to your house.

Our country is wrapped up with the COVID virus and everyone is forgetting about colds and flu. A reminder to prevent any type of illnesses is to follow these 10 tips.

Farm dogs hold a special place in the day-to-day operations of many family farms and ranches. For my family, our dog serves many important roles. Very quickly after our dog Rosie Bo was brought home to the farm as a tiny puppy, she assumed the role of head of farm security.

“I’m Dreaming of Prime Rib for Christmas Dinner, Just Like the One from my Favorite Restaurant”. If only I could make it like theirs, but the cut is so expensive and I would hate to ruin it.

10 Common Household Items You Need to Replace Sometimes I look around my house and think, ‘How long have I been using that! Maybe I need to replace it.’ Many items around our homes need to be replaced regularly, and a lot of them are pretty obvious.