Sunday, December 28, 2025
children playing in a stream

Judith Sutherland unearths treasured memories with childhood friends on her family farm.
corn kernels and dollar bills

Alan Guebert considers a 1956 quote by Dwight D. Eisenhower, and the recently-released 2026 U.S. Department of Agriculture budget plan.
SHB adult

Beekeeper Scott Svab provides tips for managing the small hive beetle in home apiaries and controlling its spread.
wedding

Kym Seabolt thinks reality checks are the key to a good relationship. Her and her husband treat each other with kindness, civility, love and humor.
Tulip tree blossom

Tami Gingrich delves into the value of tulip trees, detailing their beautiful blooms and the bevy of pollinators they support throughout the spring.

Ohio State Extension educator Paige (Irwin) Shaffer provides food safety tips for summer cookouts and family gatherings.
Jeff Frischkorn

Jim Abrams weighs in on the merits of the bowfin for anglers interested in a unique fishing experience.
tools

Eliza Blue reflects on how the real work of her adulthood is not learning how to do it all; it’s about learning how to joyfully leave work undone.
Palmer Amaranth

Wyatt Feldner, agricultural technician for the Monroe Soil and Water Conservation District, provides a rundown of indicators of soil health in pastures.
milk

Ohio State Extension educator Jason Hartschuh provides an update on the new Federal Order milk pricing that will go into effect in June.