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The decision to bring a dog into the family should recognize that, like other family members, they will require medical care.
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David L. Weimer, University of Wisconsin-Madison, The Conversation
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1/23/26
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What gardeners do at the end of the growing season will determine how clean, productive and manageable their garden beds will be when spring arrives.
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Manjot Kaur Sidhu, University of Maine, The Conversation
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1/20/26
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The US government used to have American farmers’ backs, but that support has been dwindling for decades. New subsidies signal big changes for farmers.
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Peter Simons, Hamilton College, The Conversation
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1/16/26
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(NAPSI)—For Alexis González, regional communications manager for the American Red Cross, her job gives her the opportunity to serve and work alongside her community every day. “My work …
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1/10/26
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LawnStarter reports on the NFL's ongoing debate over natural grass vs. artificial turf, highlighting player safety concerns and increased injuries on turf.
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Adrian Nita for LawnStarter
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1/9/26
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Communication with loved ones, neighbors and mental health professionals can be a key piece of addressing the stressors and mental health issues that affect farmers at higher rates than other professions. According to the National Rural Health Association, suicide rates are “significantly higher” in rural areas than in urban areas and farmers die by suicide […]
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Cami Koons
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1/3/26
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George Plimpton, then a 36-year-old literary editor, endured the brutal realities of a professional football quarterback despite barely ever playing the sport.
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Stephen Siff, Miami University, The Conversation
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12/19/25
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Chaos gardening – wild beauty, or just a mess? A sustainable landscape specialist explains the trend
Chaos gardening is touted on social media as an easy, no-effort way to create a beautiful garden. A landscape specialist explains what to be aware of before chaotically tossing seeds around.
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Deryn Davidson, Colorado State University, The Conversation
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8/20/25
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Uniquely colored flowers with big blooms might make for an aesthetically pleasing garden, but they can be unhelpful to pollinators. Careful consideration can help you plan a colorful and eco-friendly garden.
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Claire Therese Hemingway, University of Tennessee, The Conversation
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8/18/25
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Considering how easily bird flu swept through chicken farms, it’s clear that domestication has downsides. Lessons from the past paired with modern genomic technology can help with farming insects.
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Christine Picard, Indiana University and Hector Rosche-Flores, Indiana University, The Conversation
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8/15/25
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