All of us play a role in agriculture workforce development
Explore why the U.S. faces an agriculture labor shortage and learn 3 key strategies to recruit and retain the next generation of ag professionals.
USDA begins 2026 down 20% in staff with plans to cut more
Opinion columnist Alan Guebert dicusses how more than 20,000 USDA employees left in 2025, sparking fears of a "brain drain" as the agency manages a $234B budget and new relocation plans for 2026.
2025 walleye hatch ranks among largest in Lake Erie history
The ODNR reports a massive win for Lake Erie fishing: walleye and west zone yellow perch hatches hit the top 10 of the last 38 years. See what this means for your next catch.
Off the grid: Gridirons and griddles
Paul Locher explores the history of "the gridiron," tracing its journey from a early pioneer cooking tool to the modern football field's nickname.
Stress-free resolutions are for the birds
Reader favorite columnist Tami Gingrich is back! In her latest column, she talks about ditching stressful resolutions to find peace in winter birding and Northeast Ohio’s snowy landscape. Read her 2026 outlook.
Resolution revamp and a plan for the new year
This year, Jim Abrams is ditching the "tough stuff" and trading traditional resolutions for things that actually bring him joy.
A resolution worth making: Work with your local SWCD
Ashland SWCD's Jane Houin wants you to make working with your local SWCD your best New Year's resolution. Discover how to access cost-share programs, equipment rentals and expert soil health tips.
Seize the moment
Move over, skunks. From liquor store heists to meth pipes, raccoons are the new kings of bad decisions. Here is why we should all live 2026 like a trash panda.
A story waiting to be told: part 3
Judith Sutherland continues to reflect on the life of her great-uncle Sam.
The word of the year is ‘stewardship’
After another year of extremes, Dairy Excel's David Marrison looks ahead to 2026. See why he is trading resolutions for a single focus: the practice of stewardship.
