It’s 6 a.m. on a crisp autumn morning as a young Kirt Walker finishes the last of his chores, tending to a barnful of livestock before breakfast, then school. Growing up on his family’s Century Farm in Iowa instilled the…

It’s 6 a.m. on a crisp autumn morning as a young Kirt Walker finishes the last of his chores, tending to a barnful of livestock before breakfast, then school. Growing up on his family’s Century Farm in Iowa instilled the…
Is your homeowners insurance policy enough? If you own a small farm or ranch, you could be at risk. The following information is provided by Nationwide, the No. 1 farm and ranch insurer in the U.S. Even if your farm…
For many farmers, retirement is just not something they intend to do. While the average age of a U.S. farmer continues to climb and now stands at 57.5 years, health issues may force some operators to retire or semi-retire from…
It’s probably safe to say that you’ve thought about (or maybe it’s more appropriate to say “dreamed about”) what you will do when you retire. Play golf every day. Wine-tasting in Napa. Travel to exotic locales. But when you retire,…
This June, dairy leaders, farmers and communities from across America will celebrate National Dairy Month. What began 76 years ago as a way to stabilize dairy demand when production was at a surplus has evolved into an annual traditiona of…
Hard-to-detect leaks can be frightening to homeowners. It’s not just the loss of water or the jump in your water services bill that can be difficult to deal with — it’s also the corrosive effects of undetected moisture that can…
What are the most common reasons we take our pets to the vet? Check out our top 10 list to find out.
As your teen gets fully engaged in school activities, he or she may be itching to hit the road. However, there are safety issues to consider. The National Safety Council reports that teens have automobile crashes at three times the…
Now that you’ve survived driving in this past winter’s road conditions, getting around in spring should be a breeze, right? Not exactly. Spring presents its own unique challenges to motorists, experts say. For starters, there can be a “letting your…
Nationwide offers several discounts, but not everyone understands how to find these savings.