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Making Silage…..or as we call it….Making Islage.
This year we made islage. What the heck is islage, you may ask. If I was to say we made silage, or even say ensilage, then you may know what I am talking about. I think it’s one of those “farm terms” that some call it this and some call it that and others call it this and that. I think I’ve even heard it called haylage. Whatever the correct terminology is, on our farm, it’s islage. Evidently that’s not a word. According to Google anyways. But, since this is my blog and I am in control, I am calling it islage. It’s easier to spell a word the way…
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Lessons I Learned from My Farmer
I have learned many things from my Farmer over the years while living here on the farm. Some of the best advice and lessons learned from him involve driving. In fact, I feel that they are such important lessons, I’ve decided to share a few. These are lessons I learned while driving our farm equipment. I know not everyone gets the chance to drive a tractor or a field truck, but these lessons may come in handy driving something else. I’m thankful for having learned them. Do Not Panic 1……Do not panic. Panicking only causes more problems. This is good advice for when driving and not driving. Do not panic…
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Have a Bushel of fun with A Buschel of Busch and help a farmer…
Check this out! I think this is really cool. Busch is offering a new way to buy beer. By the Buschel! A Buschel of Busch Light. A 56-pack. How fun it that! Why a 56-pack? It’s because there is 56 pounds in a bushel of corn, it’s harvest time, AND October 12th is National Farmers Day. You do have to be in Iowa to buy it though. From the Busch PR team……… October 12 marks National Farmers Day, a tribute to all past and current farmers in America.So this year, to honor farmers across America, Busch beer is releasing the first-ever, limited edition Buschel Pack. The Buschel Pack is a…
