Wildlife habitat 101
A lot goes into setting up and managing a wildlife habitat. Jim Abrams provides tips to help landowners get started.
On the farm, and everywhere, water is vital for life
Eliza Blue's chores remind her water is life. Every drop holds a history of the world, a baptism into a constant reimagining of the same unending dance.
Outrage over ‘White Rural Rage’
Alan Guebert shares his thoughts on political identities in rural America, and what books on the subject have been getting wrong for decades.
Prepare for the impact of heat stress in dairy cows
The environmental conditions and the high metabolic rate of today’s dairy cows producing over 100 pounds/day of milk results in a lot of heat to dissipate.
Building a dirt road on a budget
Eric Keller explains his process for drying out an area of his property to construct a road.
How to defeat cressleaf groundsel
Cressleaf groundsel is considered a noxious weed in Ohio due to its aggressive growth and because it produces a chemical toxic to livestock and humans.
Sleeping soundly in cabin #4
Judith Sutherland recalls summer church camp at Camp Otyokwa in Cabin #4.
Rich at heart
Kym Seabolt is coming to find that the real luxuries in life are a good night’s sleep, leisurely mornings sitting on the porch and a few good dogs.
New truck frivolities
Bryce Angell considers trading his old Chevy in for a fancy new Ford, but just can't bring himself to do it.
Slowed planting lifts prices
Slow planting and a large cut in Russian wheat prospects have lifted grain prices, giving analysts the first positive news to report in months.
