Help us identify Item No. 1243
Marshall Clark, of Scio, Ohio, submitted the item. He said the top is a swivel. The slotted item on the bottom turns.
Letter to the editor: Support the farm bill for small farmers
A beginning farmer and Farm and Dairy reader calls for support for a farm bill that supports Appalachia’s small farms.
Personal plumber
Bryce Angell chronicles the quips of his urologist and friend, who can be quite humorous out on the trail.
Grain markets happy about USDA reports
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports came and went March 31, and the market seemed to find them easy to digest, according to analyst Marlin Clark.
Saved by the smell
Bryce Angell shares the tale of a stinky ride home after four days of camping and riding and no showers.
Frugal gardening hacks to improve soil, plant health
There are so many everyday items that can improve the physical qualities or change the chemical components of your garden soil.
Ag’s new normal includes trade deficits, not surpluses
U.S. ag exports hit a record-high $196 billion last year. U.S. ag imports also hit a record-high $199 billion, or $3 billion more than ag exports.
Evaluating management practices for backgrounding cattle
Learn more about management practices for backgrounding stocker calves on grass in 2023.
Views from the top well worth the journey
Julie Geiss and her daughter continue their trip, making it to the summit of Mount Mitchell — the highest point in elevation east of the Mississippi.
Nitrogen rate recommendations for corn silage
Learn how to determine the amount of nitrogen to apply to corn silage production fields to maximize your returns.
