Tuesday, May 5, 2026
ITEM NO. 1248

We received some feedback on Item No. 1247 and we're looking for some guidance on Item No. 1248. Do you have any insight to offer, dear reader?
Ag trade photo

A freight train of grain is barreling toward 2023/24 markets and farmers everywhere need to prepare for the rockier prices sure to follow in its wake.
mailboxes

Judith Sutherland shares the memories of her father's neighbor, and one of the most important lessons her father taught her.
flag

Bryce Angell shares a poem about what the Pledge of Allegiance means to him.
cressleaf groundsel

There are several plant species with yellow blooms around this time of year, so you need to take a closer look to know what you are dealing with.
sheep wool

Eliza Blue tries her hand at washing, carding and spinning wool into yarn. It's harder than it looks, even for a South Dakota rancher.
Jeans

Low rise? No thanks! Kym Seabolt would just like to zip up her jeans, using zippers greater than a quarter inch long.
boat

Julie Geiss chose a day on Lake Milton for Mother's Day, and was reminded of all the requirements to ensure safety while boating.
apple on a desk

Soft skills are just as important as hard skills at school, in extracurriculars and in the work force.
corn field

Grain prices are trending lower as spring planting continues. Marlin Clark offers his insight in this week's grain markets report.