Did your alfalfa survive winter?
Many producers are now seeing the results of winter injury to alfalfa because of the harsh 2018-2019 winter. Learn how to assess the damage in your fields.
Pay attention to Lake Erie battle
The activist group behind the Lake Erie Bill of Rights is after more than just cleaner water. Editor Susan Crowell urges you to pay attention to what's going on in Toledo that could target personal property rights.
Depressed grain markets, depressed farmers
Times have been tough on corn, soybean and wheat prices. Grain market commentator Marlin Clark explains why. Spoiler alert: no trade deal with China and delayed planting.
Farmers must get out in front
Editor Susan Crowell issues a stern warning to farmers in this week's commentary: If you farm, you need to pay attention to how you manage your farm to minimize its impact on the environment. Period.
No clear trade strategy with Trump
If what we’re seeing now is the Trump trade “strategy,” export-dependent American farmers and ranchers are in serious trouble, according to Alan Guebert.
East Central Grazing Alliance is coming soon
For livestock producers and grazers in Noble, Guernsey, Monroe and Belmont counties, there is a new grazing alliance coming your way.
Thinking of Columbine, focusing on good
Kym Seabolt is impressed that the young adults, who grew up in the wake of Columbine and practiced lockdown drills, don't allow fear to rule their lives.
Enjoying the younger generation
Judith Sutherland's favorite people to spend time with are the little people in her life.
Beginnings and endings in every life
That "stuff" in between the beginnings and endings is what defines your life.
US Census of Agriculture shows shifts in farming
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s 2017 Census of Agriculture shows there are more of the largest and smallest operations and fewer middle-sized farms. Editor Susan Crowell ponders the numbers.