Claire Carlson

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently released a new plant hardiness zone map — moving about half the country into a warmer section.

Figuring out who to vote for can be daunting in today’s internet age, where endless amounts of information are right at our fingertips. Consider this Dad’s wisdom.

The Department of Transportation wants to focus on rural areas previously left out of infrastructure projects. But some wildlife experts say a lot more money is needed to decrease the number of animals hit every year on roads.

An industry scheme, not the avian flu, is the reason eggs are so expensive, says a farmer-advocacy group.

Funding for programs like the Rural Energy for America Program could produce sustainable demand for renewable energy and conservation in rural areas. That could lead to more jobs and lower consumption.

The Jan. 6 arrestees come from a broad cross-section of major cities, suburbs and small towns, a Daily Yonder analysis shows.