Agriculture
Feeding whole soybeans to beef cattle
There may be instances where soybeans are rejected at the point of sale. The question becomes what to…
Latest Opinion
Columnists
An unsurprising affront
After being born and then living within the United States for nearly five decades, I increasingly find the…
Columnists
The rise of California’s proprietary blends
Does the average wine enthusiast realize that whether they are buying wine or ordering it in a restaurant,…
Columnists
Have you met Fritz?
It’s almost Halloween, so let’s talk about fear. Because even though we Americans celebrate scary stuff on October…
Letters
LETTER: Political propaganda
Dear Editor, In my old age I have come to appreciate the fact that most issues have at…
Columnists
A perfect day
The 2023 Wim Wenders’ film “Perfect Days” offers a unique chance to remember that days can be perfect.…
Columnists
Bring back spatial awareness
Generally speaking, I enjoy grocery shopping — the mountains of fresh produce, the seasonal displays, the cute helium…
Columnists
The power of a growing contact list
I collect phone numbers. At the time of this writing, my contacts folder has 523 entries. If I…
Columnists
The time of increase
The above title might have gotten you started already on the often-repeated refrain of recent months about increased…
Columnists
Hubris incarnate
In the last 11 years, we have witnessed hubris — extreme pride or self-confidence — difficult to reckon…