From ranching to records: Finding a season of peace amidst the holiday whirlwind
Eliza Blue reflects on a warm South Dakota Christmas, a new album, and the beautiful chaos of ranch life in this year-end "Little Pasture on the Prairie."
Drought, rain and recovery: Navigating southeast Ohio’s rollercoaster forage year
Athens County OSU Extension's Ed Brown reviews the 2025 grazing season and offers expert tips on soil testing and pasture renovation for a productive 2026.
Surviving the family dinner: Why you should never discuss politics or holes in jeans
Writer Kymberly Foster Seabolt explores the beauty of "last" holidays, passing down family recipes, and the simple rules for a joyful, drama-free Christmas.
Help us identify Item No. 1298
Item. No. 1298 is about 8 inches long and just over 3 inches wide. It’s held together with metal. The two sides slide back and forth. It has a point on one end.
Winter readiness: A guide to protecting your farm, workers and livestock
Don’t be caught off guard as the weather moves from warm and muddy to below-freezing and snowy this week. Ohio State University's John Yost offers a winter farm checklist for equipment upkeep, livestock care and worker safety during icy conditions.
Tin kitchens were once the greatest thing since sliced bread
The tin kitchen, also known as a reflector oven, had a demi-barreled shape with three sides, the remaining space being open to the fire.
The gift she never got
A rare skunk, a father’s wisdom, and a hidden Christmas gift. Read this touching story of a 7th-grade trapline and the life lesson that lasted 16 years.
Let’s keep this Christmas (and our farm fields) white
Winter manure application requires timing to protect soil, water quality and farm profits. Learn Ohio’s winter rules to prevent nutrient runoff.
Year-end reflection for forage managers: pastures, hay quality & lessons learned
Reflect on pasture performance, hay quality, winter readiness, and farm stress after a challenging year for Ohio forage managers. Learn lessons to plan ahead.
Taking a look at the new alfalfa for dairy cows
Is alfalfa still essential in dairy rations? Learn how low-lignin alfalfa, harvest management, and forage economics impact milk production and ROI.
