The state of our farm and food union
How are politics affecting agriculture and what lies ahead? Alan Guebert analyzes what he calls "the current state of the American farm and food union."
Monarch butterfly counts up, bird count begins
It's time to plan for the Great Backyard Bird Count, running Feb. 15-18. The GBBC allows volunteers to take a snapshot of global bird populations.
Road trip: Hunting, fishing season is here
Mike Tontimonia shares his suggestions for easy hunting and fishing trips to consider this year.
Do you know what this Hazard mystery tool is?
With two tools identified, we have a new mystery tool from Monroe Harbage of Plain City, Ohio. Can you Hazard a Guess on how it was used?
Mixed trade news continues to stall grain markets
News is the life-blood of grain market traders, but traders continue to operate in the dark, as few USDA reports are being released. That means ‘news’ is just speculation.
The drab sparrow is often ignored by birders
The soon to be published Peterson Reference Guide to Sparrows of North America by Rick Wright might change our perception of sparrows, at least a little.
Mud management will be key again in 2019
From creating ruts in pasture and crop fields to problems with livestock, mud can have a severally negative impact on your farming operations.
We now interrupt this broadcast
Kymberly Foster Seabolt wonders if streaming TV and watching fewer commercials correlates with current spending trends.
Take the next step in big game hunting
Hunting bears is the best opportunity for area hunters who feel they are ready for the "next step" in big game hunting.
Adaptability is key for employment
Dairy Excel columnist Bonnie Ayers provides insight into what skills and qualities dairy industry employers are looking for in potential employees.