Friday, May 1, 2026
treadpower

Before the internal combustion engine was perfected or steam power became popular, animals were used to supplement human brawn as a power source.
Grain bins

A new year is upon us, but we're not seeing much new in the markets yet.
young-farmers

It's hard to lump family farms into one neat package. Family farms are small, large and everywhere in between, and their farm business structure can be simple or complicated. More from Editor Susan Crowell.
oak tree

Judith Sutherland reflects on the way trees in fields on farms serve as a marker for those of us who grow up in the wide-open spaces of farmland.
man walking in a field

There have been a lot of changes in the soil and water world in the last 18 years. Learn more about those advancements in Jim Mizik's farewell column.
pheasant

Mike Tontimonia details his most recent South Dakota pheasant hunting trip.
snowy barn

As you continue to finish up your year-end business, it's a good time to review rental agreements, business plans and other farm records.
santa claus

Kymberly Foster Seabolt discovered she's related to Santa at 4 years old, realizing he and uncle Mike had the same liver spots on the back of their hands.
dairy cattle

Like 2015, this year was not a kind year for many Ohio dairy farms.
popcorn

Judith Sutherland recalls some of her favorite childhood Christmas memories.