The sustainability train is still running. We need to figure out how to get on board — or at least stay off the tracks.

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: Protecting our natural resources, adapting to climate change and reducing greenhouse gasses are not at odds with making money.

Before we move on to holly, candy canes and visions of sugar plums, I want to remind you that we are still struggling through an overall historically dry period and a rare triple-dip La Nina weather event, and this dry weather is having a measurable impact on our holiday celebrations.

Another month, another announcement on a major climate smart ag initiative from USDA.