There is nothing sweeter than healthy baby lambs
Lately, the early morning and late night flock checks and bottle feedings have been a pleasure for Eliza Blue.
Considering pasture plant growth to meet animal needs
Knowledge of plant anatomy and physiology and understanding the forage life cycle can help farmers manage pasture growth for animal needs.
Strengthening biosecurity amidst the influenza outbreak
In recent weeks, the sudden emergence of a novel strain of the H5N1 influenza virus in cattle has put an increased focus on on-farm biosecurity.
Lessons in refurbishing old patio furniture
Eric Keller finds it's much harder than he thought to refinish patio furniture and even harder to read the instructions on the back of a can of primer.
USDA still runs the most expensive manure-making program in the world
Alan Guebert considers USDA's Environmental Quality Incentive Program and how the money is typically distributed to address environmental problems.
Grain markets continue weak patterns
Grain prices continue to weaken on the futures markets in reaction to planting progress in the U.S., the higher dollar value and Brazilian harvest progress.
Let the worm wars begin
Tami Gingrich details the ecological significance of nightcrawlers in Ohio as the worm wars begin among young Amish salesmen in southern Geauga County.
Time to run to the walleye run
Thinking of fishing for walleye in Ohio this spring? Make sure you heed Jim Abram's insider tips for the best experience.
Forget breakfast
Bryce Angell plays Rip Van Winkle in his latest poem, waiting for his truck to warm up so he can go to the store for breakfast foods.
Early settlers’ decisions could mean life or death
After arriving and establishing a campsite, settlers had to deal with a trio of priorities immediately — clearing land, planting crops and building shelter.