Monday, December 29, 2025
sun in corn field

Alan Guebert digs into the aftermath of the USDA's number-filled Crop Report and World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates, released Aug. 12.
fair banner

The Ohio State Fair buildings may be at rest, but the dynamics for the groups that "bring it to life" are in perpetual motion.
Angus beef cattle grazing

When is it a good choice to skip a passing phase or invest in what may be the way of the future?
pool

Judith Sutherland reflects on the joy swimming has brought into her life and the lives of those close to her. She urges her readers to find that same joy.
fertilizer

Learn how to better manage your land to get the most out of fertilizer applications and reduce runoff.
primrose

A long harvest and bitter winter loom, as President Donald Trump threatens even tougher trade sanctions on key U.S. food buyers beginning Sept. 1.
Item No. 1139

Another mystery item has been revealed, just in time for us to start a new one. This week's tool comes from Baden, PA. Can you guess this mystery antique item's use?
water bottles

Drinking water is the top priority on any outdoor adventure, especially for hunters, fishers, and hikers heading into the backcountry.
hummingbird

If you feed hummingbirds, you should be seeing lots of activity right now. Ruby-throated hummingbird numbers peak in August. 
2000-01 Hillsdale High School basketball team

Blessed with a long life, this morning it feels to many of us that Vic Kahl’s journey still wasn’t quite long enough as we say the final farewell.