Tuesday, June 16, 2026
hippos

Kym Seabolt digs into the logic behind exotic pet ownership and it's costs to the environment when these pets are released into it.
crop fields

Alan Guebert ponders when exactly the world's leading food growers and sellers are going to adopt more weatherproof agriculture.
fish sale

There are several factors to consider when managing your pond: stocking rates, species selection, the number of fish you need, and even your pond's age.
corn kernels and dollar bills

Bryce Angell crafts a poem about giving his grandson a loan.
cornfield

Recent rains have helped farmers' crops across the United States, but grain prices have fallen as a result of the improved harvest outlook.
Item No. 1254

We've received a new submission from Jim Petrosky. He came across Item No. 1254 at his great uncle's estate. Can you help him crack the case?
reusable bag with recycling symbol

The Dirt on Conservation columnist Kelly Riley provides conservation ideas for those that want to do small things in a great way.
cow grazing

Judith Sutherland recalls the conundrums caused by friends from town visiting and helping with farm chores.
golden Dung Flies

Tami Gingrich admires the beauty and brilliance of all the gold that summer has to offer.
dairy excel chart

OSU extension educators review the dairy section of the USDA's Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook report and provide management suggestions to consider.