Around the Table
Ramp it up: A beginners guide to plant, harvest and eat...
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
Ramp it up: A beginners guide to plant, harvest and eat...
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 make eastern redbud jam
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.
Columns
Why the global fertilizer cartel wins regardless of USDA’s empty promises
U.S. farmers face skyrocketing input costs while the USDA pledges billions in relief. Explore why trade wars and market consolidation make relief unlikely.
Give and take: Calculate how grazing livestock impact soil nutrient levels
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.
Why soil testing is the key to farm profit and water quality
Stop guessing on fertilizer. Learn how soil testing in Mahoning County maximizes crop yields, reduces input costs, and protects Ohio’s local water resources.
Maintain your barn ventilation system before summer comes
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.
Talking turkey: The history and future of Ohio’s wild turkey recovery
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.
CWD detected in six Ohio counties during 2025-26 hunting season
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.
































