Rural Life
Hidden among farm fields, a small chapel preserves rare relics tied to the Christmas story, offering visitors a quiet place to reflect on faith, history and the meaning of the season.
Surrounded by Delta farmland, Wilson, Ark., surprises visitors year-round with its English Tudor-style architecture, high-end boutique hotel and unique charm. But at Christmas, the town lights up.
Whether it’s whole milk, 2%, eggnog or chocolate, Santa sure loves to drink the good stuff – real milk from real, hardworking dairy farm families!
Rising prices, stagnant wages and financial pressures are leading many young adults to cut back on eating out.
Compeer Financial has spearheaded pilot projects to show how collaboration can create a fly-wheel to better life in farm country.
How one rancher is tackling hunger and reviving the local beef industry with a public-private partnership.
Four social media influencers who live and work on farms share how the viral #FarmGirlSummer trend is offering an authentic look at rural life — while building connections, educating viewers and challenging stereotypes along the way.
JayJay Goodvin loves rural America. That’s apparent as he travels the countryside searching for the best food and the best stories to share with others.
A recent case showed that bad actors will target farmers to take advantage of their trust and deal-seeking in the used equipment market. Two experts tell us what to look for and tips for avoiding a messy situation with your next big purchase.
Top of the list: Reforming the FSA loan program, regulatory action to disincentivize federal funding for solar panels on productive farmland and expanding permitting of unused or underused federal land for long-term leases.
Not every youngster is playing Fortnite and dancing on Tik Tok all day. Learn about a young man out west who is keeping tradition alive, one classic tractor at a time.
Vise-Grips vs. locking pliers and Channellock vs. pliers with adjustable jaws, here’s a history lesson behind a couple legendary hand tools likely found on your farm.
Is a chromed wrench with a mirror finish stronger than a satin-finish wrench? Is it necessary to have both chrome and impact sockets? Is there any benefit to a dead-blow hammer? Those are good questions that deserve answers.
Cutting metal flashing or sheet metal with tin snips need not be a bloody job, nor leave ragged, warped metal edges. A pair of leather gloves prevents bloodshed, and using the right tin snip for the job can produce smooth, accurate cuts.
A few decades back, stopping at a Stuckey’s during a holiday road trip wasn’t uncommon. Today the company is eyeing a business comeback by focusing on its farming roots and leveraging quality Georgia pecans.
There are challenges that come with the process, but also hidden opportunities that can help the rising generation build for the future.
We wanted to have a little ag-related fun with Teslas’ recent Optimus robot reveal, and you guys delivered the goods.
Leather work gloves are often considered “consumables” due to the frequency with which they wear out or go missing on the farm. If you know how to match glove design and type of leather to the job, you can buy fewer gloves.
As farmers face rising costs, financial viability with sustainability will be key to long-term success.
An Indiana museum provides a hands-on celebration of the region’s key industry and its contribution to America’s agricultural expansion.
On Nov. 19, 2023, Iowa farmer Joe Rempe suffered severe injuries from an anhydrous leak while in the field. His fiance, Kendra Vander Leest, not only helped save Joe, but she’s been caring for him since.
With 36 million deer in the U.S., those who call rural America home know the creatures are both majestic and maddening. Deer make for an exciting pursuit when hunting, but they also wreak havoc on vehicles, tires and fields.
If “portable heater” brings to mind an ancient kerosene-fueled torpedo heater belching flame and acrid smoke, there’s good news. Modern portable heaters offer clean, efficient options for heating work areas on even the coldest days.
After Tim Thomas’ property was searched up to his doorstep by state officials on multiple occasions, he filed a federal lawsuit.
Lust, larceny, and massive sheds. Steve Snow collared a ring of shed poachers red-handed.
Feeling the weight of a down market isn’t lost on Jeff Havens. As an entrepreneur, his entire business disappeared in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. He had to reinvent himself and his business.
Jump-pack design has changed dramatically in the past decade. It’s now possible to get lithium-ion jump-packs weighing less than 4 pounds that will start gas or diesel engines up to 8-liters.