Thursday, May 7, 2026
wheat fields in South Africa

Given our broad ignorance of Africa, why do we still think we know what's best for this incredibly diverse, enormous continent's farm and food sectors?
money

With the price of groceries and other goods on the rise, many people are trying to make their money count for more. Julie Geiss' family is no exception. 
pickled cucumbers

It’s that time of year again — time to put up your garden goods or say goodbye to whatever is left.
baseball field

If Judith Sutherland could give any piece of advice to parents of very young children, it would be to teach them to both win and lose gracefully.

See the correct answer for Item No. 1222 and hazard a guess on our newest mystery antique tools.
Kym Seabolt's house

Kym Seabolt takes on the big hill in her yard with her new lawn tractor.
pasture

What is a pasture worth? A pasture is like a house, crop field or anything else being rented, and is worth what someone is willing to pay. 
dew on grass

Non-native landscapes that include turfgrass and ornamentals undermine ecosystem function and contribute to the destruction of healthy aquatic habitats.
wheat harvest

The grain trade continues to concentrate on world economics, even as harvest is upon us. Marlin Clark explains in this week's grain markets report.
livestock guardian dogs and cows

Tarma Shena's addition of a dairy cow herd ushers in a new calling for one of her young livestock guardian dogs.