Yearly Archives: 2026

Don’t let a big purchase drain your cash reserves. Learn when it’s better to lease for flexibility or buy for equity to keep your farm viable this year.

Discover why early American coffee roasters and wrought-iron toasters are rare finds today. Columnist and early American artifacts collector Paul Locher takes a deep dive into the decorative motifs and functions of pioneer tools.

Are trail cameras and live feeds giving hunters an unfair edge? Retired Ohio Game Warden and Outdoors Columnist Jim Abrams explores the "Fair Chase" doctrine and why self-restraint is the heart of hunting.

Get ready for your local Soil and Water Conservation District tree sale. Learn how to test your soil, protect seedlings from deer, and choose the best species.

From the sudden need for a pallet of toilet paper to the mysteries of 4-wheel drive, Kymberly Foster Seabolt finds the humor in our winter storm rituals.

When chaos and tear gas filled the streets, one small café owner opened her doors and her heart. Eliza Blue reflects on a sanctuary found in a time of crisis.

Catch up with what's been happening at Delta FFA chapter for the past few months.

Keep your herd healthy this winter. Learn how to manage wind-protected shelter, prevent dehydration, and use nutrition to maintain livestock body heat.

Alan Guebert writes that Congress is trading real farm reform for record-breaking bailouts. Discover why surging subsidies and tariffs are failing rural America—and what must change.

The H5N1 bird flu outbreak is entering its fourth year. This week, writer Patrick Cooley looks at the latest defense strategies—from the $2 million push for edible vaccines at West Virginia University to the strict biosecurity protocols necessary to protect your bottom line. He also breaks down why traditional vaccines remain a hurdle for international trade and what producers should do now to prepare for the spring migration.