Thursday, December 18, 2025
Christmas presents

A mother reflects on decades of Christmas mornings, cherished childhood gifts, and letting go as traditions shift with an empty nest and a new generation of hosts.

Our submitter was told Item No. 1297 was a pressure washer, but he tried it and it didn't work well. We need your help on identifying this mystery tool!

A fact check of White House claims on farm aid shows tariffs hurt U.S. agriculture, boosted bailouts and contradict rhetoric about a “war on farmers.”

Beat the winter blues! Learn to catch trophy steelhead (lake-run rainbow trout) in Ohio's streams using fly, spinning, and centerpin gear. Find hot spots and tackle tips.
christmas garland

Relive the messy, marvelous tradition of decorating the family Christmas tree. Arguments, broken ornaments, and rambling memories make the process perfect.
money

Alan Guebert: Political tariffs and policy shifts on Brazilian and Argentine beef have sent US cattle futures soaring, then plunging, creating chaos in the cattle market.
Christmas gifts

The adult-child gift-giving dilemma: They can buy what they want, leading to duplicate gifts. This year, Mom might just stick to gifts for the granddogs!=.
dairy stalls

Winter ventilation is crucial for cows. Learn how to manage air exchange rates, control moisture and ammonia and prevent respiratory disease in your barn.

Shift from livestock producer to forage manager, writes T.J. Wells, from Ohio State University Extension - Washington County. Use soil testing, rotational grazing and strategic rest to build deep roots and productive pastures.

Winter is not the off-season for conservation. Learn how cover crops, soil microbes, stockpile grazing and off-season planning boost success for spring.