A message from my book "The Man Who Was President for A Day" to all those who are graduating this year ... a job well done is worth the effort every time!

World War II Veteran Marvin Perrett was one of the biggest ambassadors of the Higgins boat. We take a look back 75 years after D-Day at bit.ly/2KiJYB9 Photos: bit.ly/2ZjHA08, By Fred the Oyster, CC BY-SA 4.0, bit.ly/2WypFBh, wapo.st/2WyKw7s

What do you see when you look in the mirror? Dave Roever wondered if anyone would love or care for him again when he looked. His story helps many others heal. Listen here at bit.ly/2RLl0ep. Photos: roeverfoundation.org, HelpAVet.com, bit.ly/2RJS2LW

Geology, paleontology, and history buffs think Lemmon, SD is pretty sweet! It is home to the "World's Largest Petrified Wood Park", the Grand River Museum, and the Grand River & Cedar River National Grasslands. Thanks for sharing Kim Seim Colville. Photo: bit.ly/2RPkmMU

Dana, IN is the birthplace of famous World War II journalist Ernie Pyle. The residents of Dana keep his story alive in honor of all veterans who have given their lives for our country's independence with a museum in his name. Photo: Wes Mills

The United States was just 11 years old, but it was in crisis. James Madison stepped in with a plan to help save our nation born on the 4th of July. Listen here bit.ly/2XiKZzT. Photos: nps.com and Geoffrey Clements/CORBIS, history.com

The age old question... when to sell?

Some might say we're in the darkest days our country has seen since The Great Depression. Whether you agree or not, I think you'd agree we could all use a little hope... and that's what Ernie Pyle's mission was all about.

Prepare for the 2021 #corn crop with Missy Bauer.

The Arivaca #ranch has been breaking #horses since the late 1800s. They’re still breaking horses… but today the horses are also used to break young men. This is the story of horses that teach the #lessons of life. bit.ly/ArivacaRanch2 [Photo: Arivaca Boys Ranch ]

I enjoy watching Shark Tank to hear some of the pitches made to the sharks. Our latest podcast features Lucinda Cramsey, CEO and head hen at Moink. Take a listen to discover the surprising life change her shark (investor) made after visiting her farm!

Missing Farm Journal Field Days? You don’t have to! Equipment Edition, featuring Machinery Pete, is still going strong. If you’ve joined us in the past, your current login and password are all you need. If this is your first time, register today! farmjournalfielddays.com/Register/

Greg Peterson, also known as Greg Peterson , is a regular guest on Farming the Countryside and we certainly have a strong market to discuss. How much of the price increase is being driven by the commodity markets versus the tightening of inventories? bit.ly/FTC128

Is there a “best” time for cows to have a calf? That was the focus of some cattle producers who came together to discuss the pros and cons of #calving periods. What are the key questions you should be asking? bit.ly/FTC130 [Photo: SDSU Extension ]

Kicking off National FFA Week with our 1953 cover of Farm Journal. It features President Eisenhower between Bill Soren of Minnesota on the left and Jimmy Dillon of Louisiana on the right. #FFAWeek21 #FFA #farmjournal #farmon

Looking to dive deeper into farm rental trends? Catch the new Farming The Countryside podcast with Tillable

Many towns have memorials to veterans. Take a close look at some of the trees and shrubs at this Missouri memorial though and you might uncover something that makes it unlike any other in the nation… bit.ly/HeroesPark1 [Photo: KMZU]

Hedging crops like corn and soybeans is a common practice, but do #livestock producers take advantage of the opportunities #hedging cattle? We discuss the pros and cons and what one long-term study says are the key takeaways. bit.ly/FTC134 [Photo: K-State Ag Economics ]

This place is one of a kind - and the story that brought it about is even better...

Is legislation dealing with #climatechange an opportunity or a fear for #farmers?