Wednesday, April 1, 2026
graduation, soybean field, advice for life,

Editor Susan Crowell poses questions to the Class of 2019 (and just about everyone).
Donald trump cartoon with thumbs up

Alan Guebert scrutinizes President Trump's recent actions in working toward — or backpedaling out of — a trade agreement with China.
tariffs, soybeans, Ohio farm,

Since Sept. 1, 2018, American soybean exports to China have declined by 80% of the three-year annual average. It will take years to rebuild that market.
bird in bird bath

Providing a birdbath is an easy way to attract more birds to your yard. Learn how to create an ideal setup for the birds and conditions in your backyard.
USMDA, trade agreement, Canada, Mexico, U.S.

The governments of the United States, Mexico and Canada have reached an agreement to roll back metal tariffs, known as Section 232 tariffs, a move that could hasten passage of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
Stoltzfus, Operation Second Chance, John Deere,

Retired Pennsylvania farmer Ivan Stoltzfus is headed cross country in a 1948 John Deere A to raise support for Operation Second Chance and veterans assistance.
beef cattle feedlot

Expanded access could increase U.S. beef and beef product exports to Japan by up to $200 million annually.
delayed planting, corn,

While farmers have had to delay planting because of wet weather, it's not panic time yet. If crops get planted in late May or early June, and we have good growing conditions, we could still end up with a good crop.
Creek Bottom

At Creek Bottom Farm, in Navarre, Ohio, a love of Hereford cattle is passed on year after year.
cargill, Aleph Farms, engineered meat,

Cargill has joined an investment group that raised $12 million to back lab-developed meat startup Aleph Farms.