How to manage weeds in a drought
We are noticing weeds more because that is what is left in the fields, and this could lead to more weed problems in the future, writes Jordan Penrose.
Doing the harvest time hustle
Not only is there no time to bake the bread, but the island is also covered in today’s canning jars. It's harvest time at Eric Keller's house.
How ancient glaciers influenced our native plants
The glaciations that covered this land for millions of years completely wiped out all but the tiniest cells of vegetation.
Alternative diesel fuels the law of unintended consequences
In the U.S. quest to clean up our carbon-fueled culture, biodiesel and renewable diesel have become two new darlings of alternative fuel advocates.
Dog’s life and the Big Bang
Kymberly Seabolt gets some good news about her dog, Nova, but life otherwise takes a turn.
What makes a frog a true frog?
Jim Abrams writes about what makes a frog a true frog and what makes one a fake.
Heeding the cowboy commandments
Reading Hopalong Cassidy’s “Creed for American Boys and Girls” brings back a simpler time for columnist Judith Sutherland.
Branding iron debacle
Columnist Bryce Angell writes about a memorable experience with new technology - an electric branding iron.
Grain prices are still searching for the bottom
Somewhere ahead lies the bottom for corn, soybean and wheat prices. We don’t know when it will come, but we know it is a long way from breakeven.
Antlion: Hear him roar!
Tami Gingrich spotlights the unique lifecycle of antlions, highlighting their unique larvae hunting strategy.
