Saturday, April 4, 2026
children playing in a stream

From 4 a.m. chores to the sting of lost love, a reflective look at the childhood lessons that build character and the beauty of life on the farm.

Did you know the waste area from feeding 1 hay bale can breed 1 million stable flies? Learn "mud math" and expert steps from Ohio State University Extension's John Yost on how to restore damaged pastures and boost forage quality.
candle

Avoid lighting up a room or being a "pillar of the community." Kymberly Foster Seabolt shares satirical tips to ensure Keith Morrison never narrates your life.

Land development and light pollution are dimming the magic of lightning bugs. Learn simple steps to restore habitat and bring the glow back to your yard.
Cows try to stay cool at Rosedale Farms LLC on June 5. (Sara Welch photo)

Ohio State University's Natalie Tarbuck takes a deep dive into H5N1 bird flu in U.S. dairy herds, from udder health to biosecurity. Discover why commercial milk remains safe and how the virus is evolving.
corn field

U.S. ag trade deficits hit $41B amid tariff volatility and costly carbon pipelines. Discover how 2026 policies are creating a "muddle" for American farmers.
foggy corn field

Discover the South Dakota "fog calendar" with Eliza Blue. Learn how this prairie folk wisdom predicts spring storms as calving season begins.

Learn how to inventory your pantry, test your pressure canner, and calculate crop yields to ensure a successful 2026 preserving year.
deer

A Harrison County deer processor pleaded guilty to charges related to unlawfully selling donated venison that was meant to go to local food pantries, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife.

Hazard a Guess Mystery Item No. 1300 was an “initiation paddle that was used in a paddling line by the Ohio State Patrol as well as colleges and others upon graduation."