They’re counting on it

Don't be hindered by the humidity

while most of us go thirsty

It's been a wild ride in the weather department this year, but for those of us who follow the science, it's no surprise. Due to the wet Spring, the Asian pears got scab. I sprayed with Neem Oil (an organic treatment) as quickly as possible to keep it from spreading. Looks like it worked, but we'll have to see how they turn out.

But we're here so we might as well fight

Chris Jones, a retired water scientist, is rewriting politics in Iowa, taking on the state’s water and cancer crisis by challenging the power of Big Ag.

The hidden value of transplants

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Rural America in the 2026 midterm elections.

Two urban Democrats are vying for the U.S. Senate seat in Iowa, a state with 90% of its land and all of its reputation in agriculture.

Two urban Democrats are vying for the U.S. Senate seat in Iowa, a state with 90% of its land and all of its reputation in agriculture.

The tedious work of rebuilding a thing of worth

a doctor's orders

Austin Frerick explains how corporate monopolies captured farm bill policy, and how farmers and eaters can unite to fix our food system.

By the time we name it, we’ll be too late

Wednesday, January 7th, an American citizen was killed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This killing is part of a broader pattern of unchecked violence, impunity...

What they know can save us

This holiday season help them thrive

And step-by-step cure

Everyone grab a No Kings shovel

The US president tells reporters on board Air Force One the ceasefire "is going to hold".

A host of candidates want to be the Democratic nominee who will vie for Iowa's open Senate seat, currenly held by the GOP's Joni Ernst.

Apple has taken down an app that uses crowdsourcing to flag sightings of U.S. immigration agents after coming under pressure from the Trump administration.

Stop treating us like the husk

Jimmy Kimmel’s recent suspension from late-night TV is just the latest time on-air comments have gotten a host in trouble. Brian Williams, Sharon Osbourne, Megyn Kelly, Don Lemon, Billy Bush are other...

A host of candidates want to be the Democratic nominee who will vie for Iowa's open Senate seat, currenly held by the GOP's Joni Ernst.

When Big Brother’s the perp

And the little we can do about it

Join 82nd Indivisible to socialize and hear Mike Owen, Deputy Director of Common Good Iowa discuss Health Security for Iowans after recent legislation was passed. We've got the side room reserved for...

And what we do about it

Some of the 800 National Guard members deployed by President Donald Trump have begun arriving in the nation’s capital, ramping up after the White House ordered federal forces to take over the city’s p...

Ever wonder what makes a great photo?  Join members of the Iowa City Camera Club as they scour Draco Hill Nature Farm during Golden Hour in search of the perfect pic! Eavesdrop or ask questions about ...

Iowa elected officials are preparing to trash 60% of the state’s historical archives with no transparency or input from the public.

Pesticide manufacturers should not have the power to silence the people who feed America. Tell the Committee to OPPOSE corporate immunity for pesticide manufacturers!

Early Bird Special - JULY ONLY Asian pears, also know as "apple pears" sell for $4 to $6 each at local grocery stores and travel thousands of miles to get there. These are fresh off the tree and ready to eat! They get ripe around the end of August and into September. We use no pesticides or herbicides on our fruit trees.

***JULY 4th UPDATE: We reached our first goal for Pascual — thank… Guillermo Trevino needs your support for Por Pascual: Defensa y Familia, Legal & Family Aid

The “pro-life” party my ass.

One chart on the Big Ugly Bill

Between syrup and a hard place

Farming and organizing pay for themselves

As fire blows through our country

NOTE: TIME CHANGE TO 6 PM. You're invited to Draco Hill's 2nd Annual Potluck on the Prairie. Bring a dish and a folding chair. We'll provide the hot dogs. Celebrate the longest day of the year nestled...