How to install sticky bands to trap the spotted lanternfly
Learn how to obtain and install sticky bands to manage spotted lanternflies on your property, while avoiding bycatch — accidentally trapping other animals.
The forgotten history of Memorial Day
The authentic story of how Memorial Day came into being.
Advice for graduates: Pondering the big questions
Editor Susan Crowell poses questions to the Class of 2019 (and just about everyone).
Watching a train wreck happen
Alan Guebert scrutinizes President Trump's recent actions in working toward — or backpedaling out of — a trade agreement with China.
Impact of trade war will hurt US farmers for years
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.
How to provide an ideal birdbath for your backyard birds
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.
Trump lifts tariffs, takes step toward USMCA ratification
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.
Pa. man driving 1948 John Deere across country to support veterans
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.
U.S. beef gains full access to Japan
Expanded access could increase U.S. beef and beef product exports to Japan by up to $200 million annually.
Will delayed planting hurt yields? Maybe not
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.
