Wednesday, June 24, 2026

From HAL 9000 to "fried shrimp," Kymberly Foster Seabolt explores why the AI revolution might just get stuck in a mandatory Windows Update.

Item No. 1304 comes from Karen Simpson, of Callensburg, Pennsylvania, and it's been in her family for 80-90 years.

Looking for a challenge that doesn't involve the walleye crowds? The spring sucker run is officially on! From the common white sucker to the elusive redhorse, these feisty bottom-feeders are a blast to catch and—if prepared right—make for a delicious meal. Check out Jim Abrams’ latest guide on how to identify them, where to find them and how to cook them up.
Barn and farmland

From a life-saving goat to purchasing the dream dairy farm, explore a story of hand-milking, hard work, and the neighbors who helped a family legacy grow.

Nova Grace Seabolt survived the streets of St. Thomas, and she’s done with nature. Meet the "indoorsy" rescue dog who thinks her humans are total hoboes.
Tractor applying fertilizer

U.S. farmers face skyrocketing input costs while the USDA pledges billions in relief. Explore why trade wars and market consolidation make relief unlikely.
sheep on pasture

Stop guessing your fertilizer needs. In the latest All About Grazing columns, Ohio State University Extension's Josh Winters leads us through how to use research-based calculations to determine how much P and K your livestock return to the soil through grazing.

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

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.