Wednesday, May 6, 2026
farm sunset

Things always change. And that is one truth we each carry with us, no matter our station in this life," Judith Sutherland writes in her column this week.

Encourage children to take an interest in the agriculture industry because one day they will be the future of agriculture.
barge on the Mississippi River

Marlin Clark weighs in on a couple of transportation issues that have threatened to stall grain movements in the U.S. and impacted grain prices.
birthday

Kym Seabolt recently celebrated her birthday and managed to turn it into a birthweek.
Cows in a field.

This week's Dairy Excel column outlines a recently-published article on the "Current Enteric Methane Mitigation Options" for ruminant livestock.
bobber in pond

Keeping your pond dam in good condition allows for easier inspection and maintenance. Here are some tips for maintaining a good strong pond. 
stars

Eliza Blue enjoys a sky full of stars on a recent pasture walk on her South Dakota ranch.
Mill Stream Run Reservation

Julie Geiss' daughter gets hooked on distance running following the completion of her first half-marathon at Mill Stream Run Reservation.
snowy farmland

Judith Sutherland believes, more than ever, "live and let live" has become a necessary mantra.

You solved one mystery antique tool but our newest item is a mystery machine found in a garage. Can you tell us how it was used?