Lake Erie daily limits announced for 2026 fishing season
All Lake Erie angler daily harvest limits remain unchanged in Ohio for 2026 and will be in effect through April 30, 2027.
Can you help us identify Mystery Item No. 1303?
Do you know what this is? Hazard a guess at this new item, which came from the Westmoreland Fair Antique Committee, in Greensburg, Pennsylvania.
Maple sugaring put the exclamation point on winter work for pioneers
From sumac spiles to bobsleds, discover the traditional tools and annual rites of pioneer maple sugaring before the age of modern vacuum systems.
Bad choice by POTUS 47 only adds to 47 years of bad choices
Between a 47.5% tariff on China and a Middle East war driving oil toward $200 a barrel, U.S. agriculture faces its most severe supply disruption in history.
Don’t rush the grass: Spring pasture tips that actually pay off
Grazing too early is like cashing a check before payday. Learn why waiting for proper plant height and using rotational grazing protects your forage all season.
Manure management: Applying dairy manure to newly planted crops
Boost your yield! Learn the benefits of applying dairy manure to corn and soybeans post-planting, from moisture gains to protecting emerging seedlings.
Part One: An offer from out of the blue that would shape the future
Spring is a season of new beginnings. For one family in Jeromesville, Ohio, a neighborly proposition and a handshake set the course for a legacy in dairy farming.
Good gravy: Dealing with trolls, grudges and the power of kindness
Kymberly Foster Seabolt explores her "scorched earth" family roots, the sting of online trolls, and how a simple act of kindness can derail a weekend of fuming.
Beat the buzz: Season-long fly control starts now
Fly season starts long before the first swarm appears. If you want to protect your herd’s weight gain and milk production this summer, the work begins in April. From cleaning up old bedding to starting IGR minerals, taking action now prevents a population explosion in July. Check out these expert tips from OSU Extension’s Ted Wiseman on how to build an integrated fly management plan that works.
Spending Easter in the fading grip of an epic winter
From Michigan tulips to South Dakota blizzards, Eliza Blue explores how a snowy Easter brings the essential moisture and renewal needed for ranch life.























