Northbound juncos? A sure sign of spring
Juncos, or snowbirds as they're often called, define the end of winter and the onset of spring for observant nature watchers.
When 9 degrees feels balmy…
While the weather has been strange and challenging this winter, it hasn't presented the challenges farmers faced during a particularly cold winter in 2004.
Get the most out of conferences
As you take a look at the opportunities for gathering information at workshop seasons, consider these tips to get the most out of them.
Dressing for carpool success
Kymberly Foster Seabolt shares her thoughts on a proposed bill in Tennesse that would detail rules for how parents can dress and behave on school grounds.
The stage of a life lived fully
Judith Sutherland remembers Elizabeth Pastor, a gifted pianist and long-time resident of Ashland County, Ohio, following her recent passing.
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.
