Affirmative defense can help protect agricultural producers
Ohio farmers can use “affirmative defense” to protect against liability when following nutrient and conservation plans. Learn how it safeguards operations.
Planting challenges for forages and small grains
Dry weather and drought are challenging Ohio forage and wheat planting for the second year in a row. Farmers face tough choices as planting windows close.
Thomas Edison’s life was an example of persistence
Judith Sutherland reflects on the accomplishments of Thomas Edison.
Anger is building while solutions are fleeting
Arkansas farmers’ pleas for aid sparked viral backlash, with over 25,000 angry comments highlighting deep divides over tariffs, bailouts and farm policy.
Sue you later, Alligator
Kymberly Foster Seabolt reacts to the recent headline "Emotional support alligator is no longer welcome in Walmart.”
Thrill of the bargain hunt
Kym Seabolt considers the quirks of Facebook Marketplace — messy listings, strange encounters and the rare gem that makes the search worthwhile.
Happily toiling in community garden
Tending a community garden proved harder — and more joyful — than expected, yielding friendship, shared meals, and the simple rewards of working the soil.
Here is more proof that there are no winners in a trade war
Record U.S. harvests loom, but low corn and soybean prices plus mounting trade tensions and tariffs leave farmers facing thin margins and uncertainty.
The almighty bacon can stand alone
Her granddaughter's surprising confession sparks Judith Sutherland's reflection on family, food and why bacon deserves its own place in life’s celebrations.
Everything to know about sinkholes
Sinkholes can be small nuisances or costly hazards. Learn what causes them, their risks and what to do if one appears on your property.
