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Around the Table
Meal time should be an important part of family time
From the strict rules of the Great Depression to today’s busy schedules, a look at how family mealtime has evolved and why gathering at the table still matters.
How-To's
How to host a memorable dinner party for any occassion
Have you ever wanted to host a few people for dinner and were not sure where to start? I can help.
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How to make an activity wish jar
When we look back on our childhoods, the experiences we had are far more memorable than any gift we were ever given, which is...
Columns
Bad choice by POTUS 47 only adds to 47 years of bad choices
Between a 47.5% tariff on China and a Middle East war driving oil toward $200 a barrel, U.S. agriculture faces its most severe supply disruption in history.
Manure management: Applying dairy manure to newly planted crops
Boost your yield! Learn the benefits of applying dairy manure to corn and soybeans post-planting, from moisture gains to protecting emerging seedlings.
Part One: An offer from out of the blue that would shape the future
Spring is a season of new beginnings. For one family in Jeromesville, Ohio, a neighborly proposition and a handshake set the course for a legacy in dairy farming.
Good gravy: Dealing with trolls, grudges and the power of kindness
Kymberly Foster Seabolt explores her "scorched earth" family roots, the sting of online trolls, and how a simple act of kindness can derail a weekend of fuming.
Beat the buzz: Season-long fly control starts now
Fly season starts long before the first swarm appears. If you want to protect your herd’s weight gain and milk production this summer, the work begins in April. From cleaning up old bedding to starting IGR minerals, taking action now prevents a population explosion in July. Check out these expert tips from OSU Extension’s Ted Wiseman on how to build an integrated fly management plan that works.
Spending Easter in the fading grip of an epic winter
From Michigan tulips to South Dakota blizzards, Eliza Blue explores how a snowy Easter brings the essential moisture and renewal needed for ranch life.
