Turns out, we're in drought conditions in North Dakota about as often as we're not. Jenny Schlecht reflects on that and how much we worry about drought really depends on timing.| Alexandria Echo Press
Mychal Wilmes reflects on the difficult conversations and losses he witnessed as a journalist covering the devastating farm crisis of the 1980s.| Agweek
Having pets spayed or neutered, getting them vaccinated against diseases and giving them food and shelter is the minimum requirement that their owners should expect to do, Ann Bailey says.| Agweek
Michael Johnson is the news editor for Agweek. He lives in rural Deer Creek, Minn., where he is starting to homestead with his two children and wife. You can reach Michael at mjohnson@agweek.com or 218-640-2312.| Agweek
Ann is a journalism veteran with nearly 40 years of reporting and editing experiences on a variety of topics including agriculture and business. Story ideas or questions can be sent to Ann by email at: abailey@agweek.com or phone at: 218-779-8093.| Agweek
