Friday, May 1, 2026
American flag

Alan Guebert ponders farm payments from the government and ag industries that no longer operate independently, wondering if policy changes may work better.
reusable bag with recycling symbol

Learn more about lifestyle changes that can positively impact the environment.
facemask

Kymberly Foster Seabolt shares her thoughts on voting by mail, following state mask mandates and the disinfectant wipe shortage.
yellow sweet clover

Julie Geiss outlines some invasive plant species spreading within the U.S. today and ponders the best management techniques.
Beech Creek Botanical Garden

Barb Mudrak shares information about the things to see and learn at Beech Creek Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve in Stark County's Washington Township.
chopping corn silage

It is time to start estimating yields and if needed negotiating a price with neighboring grain farmers for the additional silage you will need.
sweet corn

The market continues to trade the idea that we are having great weather and will have a big crop. The result is low prices, especially in corn.
Raised-bed garden

"Five Acres and Independence" is a good book to check out if you find yourself wanting to live off your own land for the first time.
Catfishing tournament

Catfish with Cops raised $375 for the Stark Parks Ranger Cadet program, which involves working and ride-alongs with park rangers, and some training.
Spotted lanternfly

Most importantly, if you see a spotted lanternfly, let your inner child fly and stomp on that bug as hard and fast as you can.