April 15 was an unusually warm spring day in Belle Plaine. Jim Glisczinski's worn farm boots compressed the soft, freshly unfrozen ground as he walked toward his new John Deere planter. The complex ...

Your source for a deeper, richer story about life in rural places. Each episode of Rural Remix spotlights unexpected rural stories and pushes back on stereotypes and misconceptions surrounding rural ...

It is election season in many countries. Political pundits, media outlets, and other observers frequently underscore the growing polarization across rural and urban communities during this time. 1-3 ...

The country's rural population is shrinking. Governments and community activists are working to reimagine rural life in places like Kansas, but the drop-off continues. Politicians have long promised ...

The United States is home to a vibrant mosaic of rural landscapes, lifestyles and people. But new research shows there is room for advertisers and media to tell a more complete and authentic story of ...

A look at how the LSU Rural Life Museum got its start. A look at how the LSU Rural Life Museum got its start to become a historical and educational treasure for not only Louisiana, but the world.