From hot to cold, readers weigh in
Alan Guebert shares some of the readers' comments, ranging from contemptuous to complimentary, he's received this year.
How to improve the way your yard handles heavy rainfall
Planning for increased rainfall is guaranteed to reduce runoff, improve soil health and water quality, save money and add beneficial beauty to your yard.
Birds, boats and big adventure
"Healthy Birds Fly" is a mantra Kymberly Foster Seabolt has used to remind herself of the end goal of parenting.
Nothing fancy about the 1911 handgun
Fancy wasn't what John Browning had in mind when the renowned gun maker created the 1911 handgun in the late 1800s, but there was nothing more reliable.
Can you identify this pointed antique?
From its pointed top to the trigger that pushes out spikes on the end, this antique could be dangerous! Can you help us identify it?
Eastern Hercules beetles
Scott Shalaway shares information on the eastern Hercules beetle, a species of rhinoceros beetles that are common throughout the eastern deciduous forest.
Farmers face backlash for comments in Washington Post
Alan Guebert reacts to the nearly 5,000 readers' comments posted online in response to sentiments from farmers included in a Washington Post article.
Farm families survive storms together
Judith Sutherland recalls the July 4th flood of 1969 that changed the simple balance of life on her family's farm for a very long time.
Take steps to assess your risk management skills
As farms continue to consolidate it becomes increasingly important to assess a farm's management skills.
Farmers, let’s get out of our comfort zones
To succeed in farming, we all need to feel a little uncomfortable. To push ourselves to be better stewards of our land and livestock, and to be more efficient with our resources. To meet new people, and to get to know them. Don't settle for the single story. Let’s broaden our communities.
