Simplifying homesteading practices for beginners
As folks move to rural America, it is important to keep in mind the necessity to work with the land and not against it.
Corn, soybean harvest is ahead of schedule
The U.S. corn crop is now rated 69 percent good and excellent, the national soybean crop is rated 68 percent good and excellent -- and the combines are running.
Farm safety: Protecting our oldest and youngest
Every day, a routine farm task — one someone has possibly done “a thousand times” — turns into a farm accident because we just don’t think the unthinkable will ever happen to us.
September standoffs on the Hill
Alan Guebert reflects on Congress' slow, circular march to some legislative nowhere as September days evaporate.
Check gutters and downspouts this fall
With fall right around the corner, it's a great time to do a walk-around inspection of your home's gutters and downspouts.
Lake Erie’s Fall Brawl is bigger than ever
Running late October through November, the annual Fall Brawl is all about Lake Erie's now legendary night fishery for near-shore walleyes.
This weeks antique item may be a bit obscure. Can you name it?
This weeks antique item may be a bit obscure. Can you name it?
Fall planting season is here for vines, trees
When fall colors begin to reveal themselves, it's time to plant woody vines, small trees and perennial wildflowers.
Toilet paper math
Is the mega pack of 8 double rolls of x linear feet of a certain ply a better, or worse, deal than 12 regular sized rolls of a different ply? Super? Mega?
Pray for peace, safety amid powerful hurricanes
Judith Sutherland prays for Holden Beach and peace and safety for all who call it home following hurricane Florance.
