Bring back the birds and their spring songs
Bird populations have been declining for decades. Fortunately, seven simple conservation practices can help turn things around and improve songbird numbers.
What does money smell like?
Dairy cows have a distinct smell, producing both high-quality dairy products for consumers and high-quality manure to be spread on forage fields.
When stupid bankers make stupid choices, stupid things happen
Alan Guebert weighs in on the latest round of billion-dollar bellyflops and the historical standard of U.S. taxpayers bailing out banks.
Considerations for early spring pasture care
An early spring means pasture management might be a focus earlier than normal. Use these tips to manage pastures amid unseasonably warm temperatures.
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.
