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.
New beekeeping regulations for Ohio
Beekeeper Scott Svab reviews Ohio's new regulations for beekeepers and offers tips for fall varroa mite treatment.
Appreciating ag in other places while on vacation
Ohio State Extension educator Sandra D. Trushel explores how geography shapes livestock management and challenges in Ohio and Montana.
Tea leaves are for tea, hard data is for hard choices
Volatile trade policies, slowing growth and a 79% drop in corn exports to China are sinking commodity prices — and economists see more cooling ahead.
Welcoming bundles of joy late in the season
From barn kittens to bottle lambs, late-season births bring unexpected chaos and joy to the farm, proving new life doesn’t always follow the calendar.
Call Dad
From possum rescues to leaky ceilings, in Kym Seabolt's family, every crisis — big or small — is solved with one call to Dad, the ultimate household hero.
Going batty in Ohio
A surprise morning encounter with a little brown bat sparks a closer look at Ohio’s bat species, their threats, protections and why they need our help.
