Reader: Deere has farmers at its mercy
A reader comments on a recent article about a complaint filed against John Deere for keeping owners and private shops from repairing their equipment.
Mixing it up in the pasture
Having a mixed stand, whether for hay or pasture, has several benefits. Including legumes can reduce nitrogen needs for the field.
Follow love’s lead and you won’t be led astray
Having two puppies at the same time is the kind of treachery reserved for the truly brave or the slightly unhinged, Eliza Blue is doing it nonetheless.
Find a way to make each year count
Judith Sutherland reminds readers there is no guarantee on the number of birthdays in a lifetime and encourages everyone to make each one count.
Figuring out what normal means now
Covid, worldly news, the cost of inflation and weather have us all questioning the normalcy of life. Bonnie Ayars weighs in on the meaning of normal now.
Athens County is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts
Julie Geiss and her daughter explore parts of Athens County and check out the first spring blossoms in their latest day trip.
Don’t spare the words
Have you ever been judged solely on your appearance after a hard day's work? Bryce Angell understands how you feel and he wrote a poem about it.
Can you identify this metal mystery tool?
Two items were identified this week, and a new mystery to solve. Can you hazard a guess on what it is?
Anti-social media
Social media can provide endless support for advertising, but they have zero support for glitches like the password issue.
Gomer Pyle market shakes up prices
Marlin Clark explains the unexpected results of the March 31 prospective plantings report and the March 1 grain stocks report.
