Friday, July 31, 2026
train

The post office created the Railway Post Office (RPO) in 1869. Learn more about the innovations that made it possible and how it evolved over time.
Krikke pigs closeup

Alan Guebert breaks down factors affecting various agricultural markets during the COVID-19 shutdowns and subsequent economic downturn.
gardening

If you have extra time on your hands due to the stay at home order, or if you are at home on the farm, your local SWCD can help with planting projects.
pigs in barn

Marlin Clark reflects on the difficult decisions many farmers are being forced to make due to current circumstances related to COVID-19.
hunter

Mike Tontimonia breaks down the evolving goals of hunters and fishermen as they age. A young sportsman to a seasoned sportsman, priorities change.
delayed planting, corn,

Alan Guebert ponders the need for a nationally coordinated food policy — both in the past and present times.

You are on a roll! Two mysteries solved, can you keep the streak alive by identifying this mystery antique tool?
Raised bed garden

Judith Sutherland finds it amazing how much the world is turning back around to the way it used to be.
Baltimore oriole

Mid-April is a good time to put up orange bird feeders for orioles. Learn more about orioles and their feeder and food preferences.
alfalfa field

Managing weeds in seedling alfalfa can significantly reduce those stand losses and preserve the quantity and quality of the first and subsequent cuttings.