‘I don’t go looking for trouble…’
From winter droughts to Middle East war costs and a partisan Farm Bill split, U.S. ag is facing a "perfect storm" of economic trouble in 2026, writes columnist Alan Guebert.
In defense of Ohio
Think Ohio is just "flyover country"? From world-class arts and a $683B GDP to erratic weather and Bigfoot sightings, Kymberly Foster Seabolt defends the Buckeye State.
Walleye fever: A deep dive into Ohio’s unofficial state fish
Why do thousands of anglers flock to the Maumee and Sandusky Rivers every spring? Explore the history, economics and pure joy of the Ohio walleye run with Outdoors Columnist Jim Abrams' latest.
Do you know what these needles were used for?
Hazard a Guess Item No. 1302 comes from Prospect, Ohio. Do you know what it is?
The love of reading lasts a lifetime
From Scholastic fairs to overflowing shelves, a lifelong reader explores why we can never have "too many books" and the memories hidden between the pages.
Do you need to reevaluate the nitrogen strategy on your farm?
Nitrogen prices are surging in 2026. Learn how to use the MRTN calculator and Ohio State University Extension tools to find the most profitable nitrogen rate for your corn crop.
The fog calendar: A blizzard validates ancient folk wisdom
Eliza Blue shares how the "fog calendar" accurately predicted a South Dakota blizzard, bringing much-needed moisture to the prairie during calving season.
Quitting my job to focus on protein full-time
From surviving on garden hoses and Twizzlers to needing a bucket of water daily just to feel alive—Kymberly Foster Seabolt's hilarious take on the modern wellness struggle.
Peach pit carving: The forgotten folk art of Ohio pioneers
Discover the history of peach pit carving, from its ancient Chinese roots to 19th-century American pioneers and the famous art of Albert William Gimbi, the Pennsylvania Peach Pit Carver.
War in the Middle East and the growing toll on American farms
As U.S.-Israel tensions ignite, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz sends oil and fertilizer prices skyrocketing. Alan Guebert talks through how the numbers are hitting U.S. farms.
