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Friday, February 13, 2026

Report for America seeks service-minded journalists and photographers: Application deadline is Feb. 16

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Report for America, the national service program that places early-career and experienced journalists and photographers in local newsrooms t...

Community newspaper publishers voice frustration over USPS costs and delivery delays

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Delayed newspapers can hurt a publisher's bottom line. (Photo via NiemanLab) U.S. Postal Service cost-cutting measures and process chang...

Carbon credits create a way for farmers falling into debt to keep their land

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Carbon credits can provide cattle farmers with a new source of income. ( Photo by Bernd Dittrich, Unsplash) Farmers facing drought, inflatio...

A Chinese-owned glass plant in Ohio is 'clobbering' its American competitors

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Despite the economic boost that foreign investment can bring U.S. manufacturing, its outcomes can sometimes have negative consequences when ...

Quick hits: Mail riders of the past; the future of meat; child care solution; Thoreau's cabin; PFAS-free water

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A mail rider makes his way through a creek bed near Jackson, Ky., in 1940. (Library of Congress photo) Over hill and dale and on all kinds ...
Tuesday, February 10, 2026

In the 'Trump economy,' this dairy farmer and his family still struggle to make ends meet

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Dairy farmer Derek Orth owns Jersey cows. (Dairy Star photo) Since President Donald Trump took office in early 2025, some Americans have thr...

U.S. grid needs operators to plan now with a blend of energies including batteries, gas and coal

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North American Electric Reliability Corporation graph Fueled by increased demand and shrinking power options, the U.S. electricity grid is h...

An interactive session about rural communities and AI data centers is scheduled for March 4

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While many rural residents may know that a large AI data center can bring potential gains and losses to their communities, many details rema...

Opinion: Rural Americans rely on immigrant physicians for care, but new restrictions will leave them with fewer doctors

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Rural hospitals have relied on foreign-born doctors to provide care for decades. (MedPage Today photo) Rural communities already struggle to...

Measles is one of the most contagious diseases on the planet, and it's spreading in the U.S.

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Measles is one of the most contagious diseases in the world.   (koto_feja/iSotck via Getty Images Plus, CC) With its spiking ...
Friday, February 06, 2026

Agriculture leaders warn of possible 'widespread collapse of American agriculture' without significant changes

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Nearly half of all U.S. farms are not profitable. (Photo by Matthew Putney, DTN) A bipar...

First animal case of New World screwworm in 10 years discovered in Florida

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An animal wound with New World screwworm eggs, larvae and an adult. (Photo by Samantha Gibbs, FWS) The first New World screwworm animal case...

Snow drought in Western states adds to regional water supply worries and takes a toll on winter tourism

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Western states rely on winter snowpack for community and farming water supplies. (Photo by Lamar, Unsplash) Unlike most of the country, West...

Sign-up is open for free agritourism training series for U.S. veterans and active military

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Mural painter Pamela Kellough gave this barn a patriotic makeover.  (Photo by Pamela Kellough, Successful Farming) Veterans and active U.S. ...

Flora & Fauna: Newborn calf cuddles; coast martens recovery; smoke-resistant potatoes; Puppy Bowl XXII

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This newborn calf was struggling in the deep freeze until she was brought indoors to curl up on couch. (Photo by Macey Sorrell via WKYT-27) ...
Tuesday, February 03, 2026

EPA clarification helps farmers secure the right to repair their own equipment

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The EPA issued guidance that the Clean Air Act does not interfere with  farmers’ right to repair equipment. (Photo by Lance Cheung, USDA) ...

A rural Minnesota town works to manage effects of ICE raids on local community

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A group of concerned Willmar residents gather to discuss recent ICE activity. (Photo by B. Froiland, The Yonder) What would you do if U.S. I...

As five states roll out 'no junk food' SNAP rules, retailers scramble to update their systems and educate SNAP users

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States in green have been granted federal SNAP waivers to restrict SNAP benefit purchases. (USDA map) State food-choice restrictions on Supp...

Wind farm projects are 'teetering on the brink,' despite soaring electricity demand

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Wind power is being blown over by opposition from local residents, who don't like the look of turbines, and the Trump administration, wh...

How to stay safe when it's cold and there's a power outage

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Photo by S. Modak, Unsplash Whether it's 32 degrees or -5 degrees, prolonged exposure to cold air takes a toll on the human body. For ru...
Friday, January 30, 2026

As the U.S. struggles to define its international trade policies, China and South America move forward together

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A direct trade route from the Port of Chancay, Peru, to Shanghai, China, decreases  transit time and lowers costs. (Investigate Midwest map)...

A 'Nursery to Nursing Home' campaign for a rural Wisconsin community could help the well-being of children, older adults

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Members of Groundswell Collective advocate for their  'Nursery to Nursing Home' campaign  (Photo The Yonder) In Walworth County, Wis...

Trump traveled to Iowa to show farmers his support and to tout $12 billion federal aid package

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Trump poses for photos with younger "fans" during his Iowa visit. President Donald Trump returned to Iowa this week to reassure fa...

The Northern Cheynne Tribe reaches for sovereignty with its buffalo herd and a new solar array that provides energy

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The Northern Cheyenne Tribe's buffalo roam on more 15,000 acres in southeastern Montana. (Photo via The Daily Yonder) The Northern Cheye...

Reporting on winter weather offers unique opportunities for community service and local stories

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National Guard soldiers push a stuck motorist’s vehicle in Indiana. (Indiana National Guard photo, Flickr CC, via SEJ) Old Man Winter is her...