Friday, April 17, 2026

Around the Table

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

Have you ever wanted to host a few people for dinner and were not sure where to start? I can help. I throw a few...

When we look back on our childhoods, the experiences we had are far more memorable than any gift we were ever given, which is...
Powering a Nation

Columns

pasture

With livestock prices at record highs, learn how to calculate pasture value, analyze nutrient costs, and factor grazing into your farm’s profit margins.
chopping corn silage

High wild yeast in silage can slash milk production. Learn how to identify, test, and mitigate yeast issues to protect your herd's health and performance.
prairie

After 13 years of stories from the South Dakota prairie, Eliza Blue reflects on motherhood, ranching, and why it’s time to trade the column for a novel.
Vale Wood Farms

From Allis-Chalmers salesman to full-time dairy farmer, follow the journey of a young family seizing a golden opportunity in the face of unexpected changes.

Beyond the mud, April showers and wetlands are vital for recharging Ohio’s aquifers. Kelly Riley with Wayne SWCD talks about how these "natural sponges" protect our future water supply.
clock

Why does 1986 feel like ten years ago? Explore the "proportional theory" of time and why our brains struggle to keep up as the decades start to blur.