Thursday, May 7, 2026
barley fields

Winter annual forages can be a very economic feed for cows and heifers. The four most common winter annuals are rye, triticale, wheat and barley.
tomatoes

The truth is Northern Plains gardening is a gamble from start to finish. Eliza Blue weighs in on this season's harvest.
suckers

Every small-town parade feels so big-hearted.
hands

Bryce Angell crafts a poem about his grandson's unique show-and-tell idea.
goldenrod

The wildflowers and plants on Julie Geiss' daily walk are telling her that it is time to embrace fall and all the changes it brings.
Ethanol sign

Perhaps, ethanol is not the direction we should be going, according to some academics from the corn belt. Alan Guebert weighs in on their perspective.
cattle in pasture

Whether you're purchasing land to graze livestock on or you already have some property that you would like to convert, there are some things to consider.
Spotted jewelweed plant.

Spotted jewelweed tends to help more than it harms, growing in wet, shaded areas, out-competing invasive species and offering numerous health benefits.
spring sunrise with flower

There are days that seem uneventful, but there is no doubt there are countless individuals who would give anything for a quiet existence. 

Can you tell us what either of these antique metal mystery tools are?