Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Discover the art of making lefse in this "Accidental Rancher" excerpt. Explore the history, technique, and heartwarming tradition of this Dakota holiday staple.

Beat the winter blues with these science-backed tips from OSU Extension's Family and Consumer Sciences Educators. Discover how light therapy, movement and cozy routines can boost your mood during the darkest months.
soybeans

Explore the true cost of 2025’s ag policy, from record export deficits and tariffs to billions in hidden subsidies that challenge fiscal integrity.
round hay bales

Avoid pasture damage this winter. Noble SWCD’s Kirstin Roman explains how unrolling bales and strip-grazing can boost soil organic matter and animal health.

A retired Ohio DNR game warden shares a moving story about the true meaning of the holidays: service, shared memories, and the power of listening.

Judith Sutherland continues to tell the story of her great uncle, who decided early on that farming life was not for him.
winter

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."
cattle on pasture

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.
Christmas dinner

Writer Kymberly Foster Seabolt explores the beauty of "last" holidays, passing down family recipes, and the simple rules for a joyful, drama-free Christmas.

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.