The best roads are the ones that lead you back home
From yellowing leaves to migrating geese, the prairie signals an early autumn. After a summer of travel, homecomings — and homegrown tomatoes — await.
Half-baked USDA plan makes less sense even when it’s ‘95% baked’
Alan Guebert considers the Trump administration's sweeping USDA reorganization, warning that past agency relocations drained staff and sparked backlash.
Find the time to savor the moment as you watch your children grow
A spontaneous road trip to welcome a new baby cousin stirs memories, joy at Lake Superior and reflections on the fleeting sweetness of children growing up.
Surveying pasture weeds
Late summer pasture walks help identify weeds early to assess infestations and plan fall control for healthier forage and better grazing.
Anchor it with roots before it pollutes
From vanished barns to growing suburbs, soil erosion and sediment pollution threaten Ohio’s waters. Conservation starts with one simple act: Just seed it.
August is one, long garden feast
Alan Guebert offers a look back at August farm life in Illinois: homegrown meals, garden harvests, canning marathons and the simple joy of family dinners.
Prepare for corn silage harvest
A silo collapse close call reminds us of the risks of harvest. From storage prep to equipment checks, safety and reflection are key for a productive season.
Remembering the humble bean dish that served many a farm meal
A chipped old bean dish, once a 1951 wedding gift, stirs memories of farm meals, family love and the quiet strength of mothers who fed so many.
A good start comes from being prepared
Outdoors columnist Jim Abrams offers reflections on his first squirrel hunt and hunting ethics, as the start of Ohio’s hunting season approaches.
Life advice
Life doesn’t come with a manual, but Kym Seabolt offers some hard-earned lessons on time, health, kindness and embracing the chaos — with dessert included.
