Friday, May 8, 2026
Cattle in a field

What are your grazing goals for this year? One obtainable goal to keep in mind is proper management of your pastures.
beef cattle on pasture

It is time to look at your pastures and figure out how to get more production out of them so you do not have to make as much hay. 
Two rainbow trout swimming.

Pennsylvania has an extensive trout stocking program — about 3.2 million adult trout are added to 128 lakes and 696 streams across the state.
corn

Corn, wheat and soybean prices were all higher on the Chicago Board of Trade this week. Marlin Clark explains the recent changes in the grain markets.
fertilizer

Since nutrients are one of the largest input costs on the farm, we want to make sure we are only purchasing and applying what we need.
wheat field

There will be a shortfall in Russian wheat export sales due to the war in Ukraine. Alan Guebert explains how much this will impact global supply.
FSR Deere head on

A reader comments on a recent article about a complaint filed against John Deere for keeping owners and private shops from repairing their equipment.
cows on pasture , dairy, farm bill,

Having a mixed stand, whether for hay or pasture, has several benefits. Including legumes can reduce nitrogen needs for the field. 
puppy

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.
birthday

Judith Sutherland reminds readers there is no guarantee on the number of birthdays in a lifetime and encourages everyone to make each one count.