Friday, May 1, 2026

Around the Table

Join Reporter Liz Partsch on a trek through the Pennsylvania woods to discover the world of ramps. Learn how to sustainably harvest these Appalachian spring greens and try her favorite ramp recipes.

How-To's

Join Reporter Liz Partsch on a trek through the Pennsylvania woods to discover the world of ramps. Learn how to sustainably harvest these Appalachian spring greens and try her favorite ramp recipes.

Liz Partsch provides a step-by-step guide on how to make eastern redbud jam from the flowers that grow on the native eastern redbud tree.
Powering a Nation

Columns

Tractor applying fertilizer

U.S. farmers face skyrocketing input costs while the USDA pledges billions in relief. Explore why trade wars and market consolidation make relief unlikely.
sheep on pasture

Stop guessing your fertilizer needs. Use these research-based calculations to determine how much P and K your livestock return to the soil through grazing.

Stop guessing on fertilizer. Learn how soil testing in Mahoning County maximizes crop yields, reduces input costs, and protects Ohio’s local water resources.
Compost barn

Don't let dirt reduce fan efficiency by 40%. Follow Ohio State University expert maintenance checklist and tool guide to keep your dairy barn cool and save on energy costs.

Wild turkeys were once thought to be gone from Ohio forever. It took birds from 7 different states (shipped by air and rail!) to restart the population we see today. Now, biologists are using GPS transmitters to solve a new mystery: Why are populations declining in some areas? Read Outdoors columnist Jim Abrams’ latest field notes on the past, present and future of wild turkeys in Ohio.
deer

Positive CWD samples were detected in Allen, Crawford, Hancock, Hardin, Marion and Wyandot counties in Ohio. A total of 6,617 deer were tested for CWD during the 2025-26 hunting season.