Steve Edwards

No one ever said farming is easy, but help is at hand for those in need.

Taking the step up from milker to farm owner has become more difficult but not impossible, says a Waikato adviser to the dairy industry.

Matt Bartleet says there are dairy sector opportunities, 'if you make the sacrifices'.

This is a story about a bomb cyclone that hit Seattle while Sherry and I were out here doing our annual dog sitting gig. Since the last story I did was about Japanese balloon bombs from World War II, regular readers may think I'm fixated on writing about bombs. One big difference, besides a 75-year time gap, is that a bomb cyclone is a function of natural forces, not a manmade weapon like the bomb balloons. On Tuesday evening, November 19, a bomb cyclone hit much of western Washington, specifically the metro Seattle area where we are staying in Woodinville. Here's a bit about bomb cyclones and what happened when one hit the Emerald City (Seattle).

While entries in beef cattle classes at agricultural and pastoral shows may be waning, there is still great satisfaction for those who continue to take part.

'Old exhibitors have not come back in, and younger ones are not coming through.'

A Waikato beekeeper has come full circle in what has becoming an increasingly unpredictable business.

Discover everything you need to know about the UK towing regulations in 2025, including safety tips & the best cars for towing caravans and trailers.

A chilly night did not deter men (and women) from shopping in downtown Boothbay Harbor during the annual Men's Night business promotion Thursday, Dec. 19. One of our Register men, Steve Edwards, was doing some of his shopping and managed to capture these shoppers as they made their way to various stores.

“We had to find a happy balance, or we would’ve been out of business two years ago.”