Author: Tom
John Deere Before the Tractor
When you hear the name John Deere you might think of tractors. However, that is to think in modern terms. Today I’ll take you on…
The Relocation of John Deere
We’ve all heard of John Deere equipment and you may know the company is headquartered in Moline, Illinois. But that’s not where the operation began. …
The Man Who Was Just Another Blacksmith
He was just another blacksmith until some of his old friends convinced him to move from the northeastern U.S. to the Midwest. Even then, his…
PHARM Dog USA
Many us have a “cause” that is close to our heart. It could be an organization for which we volunteer, or perhaps we make a…
Not An Ordinary Dog
A neighbor of mine has been using a dog to help her on the farm. Perhaps that doesn’t sound like that big of a deal…
The Critical Component of the Farm
Many farms have a farm dog. Usually the dog is a well loved pet, but occasionally the dog is trained to assist with some work…
Best of 2019: The Deluxe Truck Stop
There are plenty of odors that will drive you away–after all that’s how a skunk protects itself. But today I’ll take you to a place…
Best of 2019: Wayne Cryts
Was it stealing grain, or just taking what was rightfully yours? The answer to that question depended on whether you were talking to a federal…
Best of 2019: Survival Cars
Have you ever watched one of those action movies with car chase scenes and wondered how many cars they destroyed making the film? Today I’ll…
Best of 2019: Lucas, Kansas’ Public Restroom
A public restroom is usually not a thing of beauty. It’s just designed to take care of the need at hand. Not so in Lucas,…