Healthy sleep is essential for better health
Quality sleep is vital for heart health, cell repair and cognitive function, yet demanding farm chores and time changes often disrupt rest. Discover the benefits of restorative sleep, tips for maintaining a consistent routine and guidance on recognizing seasonal affective disorder.
Grand delusions: Shopping for a house that exists only in my head
From estate sale dishes to marble tables, Kymberly Foster Seabolt shares the humor of thrift shopping for an imaginary mansion instead of her real home.
Grandpa Charlie Part 6: Friends to the end
From church pranks and courting to farming 200 acres with draft horses at what is now Byers Woods, Grandpa Charlie Myers navigated life's deepest trials with humor and grace. A touching reflection on a hardworking Ohio farmer and a lifelong bond of friendship.
What are you going to learn this winter?
High input costs make continuing education essential for livestock producers. From OSU Extension winter clinics and pasture walks to on-farm recordkeeping, discover the educational opportunities that can help ruminant operations stay profitable and sustainable this season.
Swans didn’t just show up in Ohio
Trumpeter swans gliding across Ohio marshes didn’t arrive by accident. Discover the behind-the-scenes story of the biologists who hatched eggs, netted swans from helicopters, and braved messy releases to successfully restore the species to Ohio’s wetlands from columnist Jim Abrams.
Part 5: A new career path for Charlie
In the early 1900s, hard farm work and illness tested the Myers family. With his brother Harry apprenticing in Pittsburgh and his mother hospitalized, young Charlie gave all his earnings to support her surgery, reuniting the family on their Ohio farm.
Closet cleanouts: How my daughter keeps my fashion in check
From linebacker shoulder pads to pantyhose sold in plastic eggs, fashion trends come and go. Kymberly Foster Seabolt reflects on the hilarity of mother-daughter shopping, decluttering decades of outdated clothes, and letting the next generation keep her stylish.
How to collect and sprout your own oak trees from acorns
Start growing your own mighty oak trees this fall. Learn how to harvest viable acorns, use the float test, manage cold dormancy in the refrigerator, and harden off seedlings for a successful spring planting in your home landscape.
Why managing soil pH is essential for pasture productivity
Proper soil pH is critical for nutrient uptake, root growth, and legume persistence in pastures. Learn why fall is an ideal time for soil sampling, how to interpret buffer pH or exchangeable acidity, and how to plan effective lime applications for healthier forage stands.
AI meets AI: Real breeding help or a bunch of bull?
Dairy farmers have long used AI for artificial insemination, but artificial intelligence is transforming the industry. Learn how new AI tools analyze cow wearable data, genetics, and feed efficiency to help producers make better breeding decisions without replacing the farmer.
