Friday, April 24, 2026
closeup of horse grazing

Judith Sutherland recalls the day her horse Beauty was brought home.
wheat

The crop margin outlook for this year is decidedly different from last year at this time. Barry Ward weighs in in this week's Dairy Excel column.
field at sunset

Farming is not for everyone, but it can be rewarding. If we reorient our perspective, it wouldn’t be so daunting for others to follow in our footsteps.
Brood X cicadas

As we patiently await the delayed emergence of the 17-year periodical cicadas known as Brood X, Barb Mudrak fills us in on what to expect.
Barn and American flag

Kym Seabolt and Mr. Wonderful take on the annual task of cleaning out the barn.
horse

Judith Sutherland recalls the freedom she felt riding her horse, Lucy Lu, around the farm of her childhood.
hiking boot

The Buckeye Trail Association is holding an event called the Biggest Day Hike, June 5. Julie Geiss explains all the details.
poison hemlock flower

Poison hemlock is a biennial weed that is toxic to livestock and people if ingested, making it dangerous in the edges of pasture fields and hay fields.
hay field

Hay fires are caused when bacteria in wet hay create so much heat that the hay spontaneously combusts. Learn how to monitor your haystack.
Ohio farm silhouette

Sometimes, exiting is the best decision for the business and family. Consider the following factors if you decide to exit the dairy farming business.