Avoid these common balance sheet mistakes on your dairy farm
Small errors in asset valuation or missed liabilities can distort your farm's financial health, writes Ohio State University Extension's John Yost. Learn how to create a precise annual balance sheet that improves lender relations and guides smarter investment decisions.
Successes, failures and lessons learned in Ohio wildlife management
From steelhead "home runs" to the Sichuan pheasant strikeout, outdoors columnist Jim Abrams explores the hits and misses of species introduction and the law of unintended consequences.
A story waiting to be told, part 4
Judith Sutherland finishes the story of the life of her beloved great-uncle Sam.
‘Tis the season to get rid of all your stuff
Columnist Kymbery Foster Seabolt reveals her decluttering secrets: donate your old breadmaker, buy more stuff at the thrift store and drive your junk around until you forget it.
With the new year comes a new recording series on the prairie
Eliza Blue reflects on New Year transformations and introduces "Keeping Kith," a raw field-recording series capturing the spirit of her South Dakota ranch.
Winter tips for improving your pastures and hay management
Don't wait for spring! Learn how soil testing, forage analysis, and OSU Extension webinars can help you protect your pastures and prep for a successful year.
Winter bird care: Helping Ohio wildlife survive the season
Learn how to support Ohio’s birds this winter with tips on high-energy food, water sources, and shelter to help them survive the "season of the sticks."
All of us play a role in agriculture workforce development
Explore why the U.S. faces an agriculture labor shortage and learn 3 key strategies to recruit and retain the next generation of ag professionals.
USDA begins 2026 down 20% in staff with plans to cut more
Opinion columnist Alan Guebert dicusses how more than 20,000 USDA employees left in 2025, sparking fears of a "brain drain" as the agency manages a $234B budget and new relocation plans for 2026.
2025 walleye hatch ranks among largest in Lake Erie history
The ODNR reports a massive win for Lake Erie fishing: walleye and west zone yellow perch hatches hit the top 10 of the last 38 years. See what this means for your next catch.
