Thursday, May 7, 2026
A stream prior to restoration. (Submitted photo)

The Rush Run stream restoration focused on a small but mighty creek that was causing a nightmare of erosion and sediment deposition.
cowboy hat

Sometimes dire situations require the voice of a loved one to boost morale.
Settlers Cabin Park

Julie Geiss visits Settlers Cabin Park in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, and marvels at the extent of the restoration projects taking place there.
men watch an excavator dig in remains of a barn fire

Plenty of potential disasters can impact our farm businesses. Are you prepared in the event disaster strikes your farm? 
soil

Fall is the best time to test your pasture or hay field's nutrients and pH, and soil testing should be part of your land management strategy.
fertilizer

Our fear of hunger dictates a food system where farmers are embedded in a system that pushes for ever-higher yields, production, exports and profits.
spring sunrise with flower

Her grandmother's spirit was strong and bright enough to pass to Judith Sutherland her love of stories, children and dogs.
wheat harvest

Corn, soybean and wheat markets are trying to trade higher, and you can name your own reason why. Marlin Clark weighs in on this week's grain markets.
child's hand

Judith Sutherland remembers her grandparents as happy and resourceful people who had very little but were rich in all the ways that count.
black cat

Eliza Blue has been worried about Mama Cat for months as she vanished shortly after being spayed. Fortunately, she was just on vacation.