Columns

Stop guessing on fertilizer. Learn how soil testing in Mahoning County maximizes crop yields, reduces input costs, and protects Ohio’s local water resources.

Don't let dirt reduce fan efficiency by 40%. Follow Ohio State University expert maintenance checklist and tool guide to keep your dairy barn cool and save on energy costs.

Wild turkeys were once thought to be gone from Ohio forever. It took birds from 7 different states (shipped by air and rail!) to restart the population we see today. Now, biologists are using GPS transmitters to solve a new mystery: Why are populations declining in some areas? Read Outdoors columnist Jim Abrams’ latest field notes on the past, present and future of wild turkeys in Ohio.

Positive CWD samples were detected in Allen, Crawford, Hancock, Hardin, Marion and Wyandot counties in Ohio. A total of 6,617 deer were tested for CWD during the 2025-26 hunting season.

Antique collector and historian Paul Locher explores the cultural divide of Ohio’s frontier coffee pots. From New England’s lighthouse designs to the intricate Germanic punchwork, Locher details the craftsmanship of local tinsmiths and the distinct styles of early American settlers.

As fuel and fertilizer prices soar, USDA’s 2026 planting report reveals record-low wheat acres and a growing trust gap between farmers and federal data.

From hand-milking to indoor plumbing, Judith Sutherland's parents build a life on a rented Ohio farm in the 1950s, finding joy in hard work and 36-cent gallons of milk.

Owning an old home means uncovering decades of questionable DIY repairs, writes longtime columnist Kymberly Foster Seabolt. From "cookie tin" junction boxes to rusty razors, see why every renovation is a gamble.

Spring rains bring more than just flowers—they bring stormwater runoff. Ashland SWCD's Zoey Dudte talks about how soil, pollutants and nutrients impact our local waterways and shares simple steps you can take to protect our water quality.

Discover how self-awareness and personality assessments like MBTI and DiSC can transform communication and reduce conflict within your farm family business.