Learning the fine art of fly fishing
To grasp the full depth of fly fishing, one must create the lures, build the tackle and learn how to cast a lure that at times weighs less than a house fly.
Barbed wire’s history entangled in war
Probably the first patent for a form of barbed wire was issued to Leonce Grassin-Baledans in 1860 in France during World War I.
Spot early spring amphibians
It's a little early to hear bullfrogs and toads, but wood frogs always get a head start on spring.
The tiny dog that stole our hearts
Judith Sutherland remembers her dog, Chantico, following her passing. The tiny Yorkie brought love, spunk and a peculiar personality to the Sutherlands.
Drive change before it drives you
Change is what farmers and ranchers do. We also know that it's better to drive change before change drives us, according to Alan Guebert.
On one hand, China’s tariffs hurt farmers
Farmers are being used as a pawn in the global chess game between the U.S. and China, as the threat of tariffs on pork and soybeans loom.
Politics drive erratic grain price swings
The trade fight between the U.S. and China is driving grain prices, but where it ends will determine the result.
Find and hire seasonal help for your farm
Seasonal help can boost your farm’s productivity and profitability, but good help can be hard to find. Learn how to find and hire quality seasonal help.
Can you identify this antique pin’s use or will you get stuck?
This antique pin magically appeared in the owner's junk drawer but he has no idea how it is used or what it is from. Can you help us unravel this mystery?
Farming within your means
Whether farming large or small, so much is out of the farmer's control, buying retail and selling wholesale. It seems mighty unfair so much of the time.
