Outstanding in Their Field

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Outstanding In Their Field

Did you know that farmers continue to harvest crops across the nation, despite there being some kind of political situation…

Outstanding In Their Field

I fulfilled a bucket list item: I visited a Caribbean island for the first time in my life and found…

Outstanding In Their Field

Water, water, everywhere and not a drop to drink. I had to use an internet search to refresh myself what…

Outstanding In Their Field

It was the 122nd Will County Fair, and it was the first time all five Kiefner children had been to…

Outstanding In Their field

Each year, a venerable farm publication issues a call to their readers to submit their nominations for “farm dog of…

Outstanding in their Field

What kind of driver are you? Are you cautious and courteous, or a speed demon who won’t slow down for…

Outstanding In Their Field

Now that our nation’s birthday has passed, we are truly into the heart of summer. Do you like broiling humidity and…

Outstanding In Their Field

I am a big fan of a quote from Mark Twain. He is credited with, “It ain’t what you don’t…

Outstanding In Their Field

Last September, my wife moved to my farm, and she has a complaint about farm life: It is too damn…

Outstanding In Their Field

Another summer is upon us; so, begins the challenge of living and farming with nature. This will be the first…

Outstanding In Their Field

By the time you read this, the planting season for Will County farmers will be winding down. Farmers have planted…