The ‘important’ issues of November 1938
Sam Moore recalls the pressing issues of 80 years ago, just after he turned 5 and was probably happily anticipating Christmas.
There are still pockets of corn, soybeans to harvest
Grain merchandiser Marlin Clark says only the strong seasonal trend of corn especially to rally after harvest gives us hope for better grain prices.
Well, farmers, we’re not in Kansas anymore
Just when you think farm life is going smoothly, those Flying Monkeys will come out of nowhere. Editor Susan Crowell shares farm insight from The Wizard of Oz.
Poor weather challenges anglers and hunters
The season dates are the same as always but the challenging autumn weather conditions this year have challenged hunters and fishermen.
Offering the best food for the wild birds
The colder months are here, it's time review the best foods to offer backyard birds.
A basketball season to remember
Hillsdale High School's 2000-01 state semifinalist basketball team had their bus driver inducted into the Ashland County Sports Hall of Fame with them.
Will we always have fresh water?
Who are the biggest water users and where could we cut back? Alan Guebert investigates these questions in this week's column.
Winter hay feeding methods to consider before spring arrives
There are several different methods of feeding large round bales of hay. Learn more about the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Life as a rocket scientist
Using the "turn it on and off a few times and see if that helps" troubleshooting method may qualify you to be a rocket scientist, according to Kym Seabolt.
Slow wheat planting supporting stronger grain prices
Problems in Kansas planting their hard red winter wheat is supporting both the Kansas City and Chicago wheat markets.























