Use the correct belt
A retired heavy equipment mechanic recalls a rare engine issue — a fan belt sparking with static electricity — and the simple fix that could prevent a fire.
Time to revisit stockpiled forage
Stockpiled forages can extend grazing into winter, reduce feed costs and improve efficiency, but success depends on timing, species choice and weather.
Varroa destructor and overwintering bees
Cool temperatures make now the perfect time to treat bees for Varroa mites. Act early to protect colonies, prevent winter losses and ensure spring survival.
Factors to consider when pricing hay
Setting hay prices isn’t just about the market—it’s about knowing your true costs. Factor in nutrients, supplies, labor and storage before selling forage.
Migration and monarchs: Why these butterflies matter
Monarch butterflies face steep decline from habitat loss, climate change and deforestation. Learn more about threats and how you can help protect them.
Whether raccoon, groundhog or weasel, it was still meat on the table for hunters
Frontier life meant hunting raccoons, groundhogs and weasels. Major General David Sloane Stanley’s memoirs reveal the challenges of pioneer hunts in Ohio.
Bat skills
From mice in the basement to bats in the living room, the Seabolt family’s DIY foundation fixes turn into a battle with nature’s most unwelcome houseguests.
Savoring the last remaining days of a magical summer
Judith Sutherland reflects on summer joy, poolside adventures and the magic of August while sharing laughter and memories with her granddaughter Landry.
The best roads are the ones that lead you back home
From yellowing leaves to migrating geese, the prairie signals an early autumn. After a summer of travel, homecomings — and homegrown tomatoes — await.
Half-baked USDA plan makes less sense even when it’s ‘95% baked’
Alan Guebert considers the Trump administration's sweeping USDA reorganization, warning that past agency relocations drained staff and sparked backlash.
