The 2026 Farm Bill: Why modern ag policy is stuck in the 1980s
Chairman Glenn Thompson’s 2026 Farm Bill claims to be modern, but its reliance on decades-old "base acres" and 1980s policy suggests otherwise.
The winter kill myth: The cold hard truth about tick resilience
Ticks don't die in the winter. Ohio State University's Catelyn Turner talks about how to identify tick habitats and use pasture management to protect your animals from anemia and tick-borne diseases.
The King of the Marsh: Why the canvasback duck depends on wetland conservation
Once the "King" of market hunters, the canvasback duck now relies on modern habitat restoration, according to our Outdoors columnist Jim Abrams. Learn how H2Ohio is protecting wetlands for this 70-mph flyer.
Groundhog Day for the Farm Bill: Why GOP promises keep falling short
Farm Bill debate is starting to feel like a repeat episode. Alan Guebert dives into why the "modernization" talk doesn't match the math on crop safety nets.
The ‘Wimpy’ Problem: How to properly value sweat equity on the farm
Don't wait until "Tuesday" to pay for today’s labor. Ohio State University's Dave Marrison talks about how to document farm sweat equity, calculate opportunity costs and ensure a fair family transition.
Bat removal and other high water marks of homeownership
From surprise bat guests to $13,000 chimney caps, Kymberly Foster Seabolt explores the "weird emergencies" and hard-won lessons of life in a vintage home.
Healthy deer herds don’t happen by accident
Stop the corn! Learn how deer adapt to winter diets and why spring minerals are the key to supporting antler growth and herd health on your land.
Sunburns and short Sleeves: Surviving the Northern Plains’ false spring
Eliza Blue reflects on the sensory magic and "false hope" of a South Dakota January thaw, from spotting early robins to the sting of a surprise winter sunburn.
Beyond the Easy-Bake Oven: Lessons in magic from a farmhouse kitchen
For Judith Sutherland, a simple cookbook replaced the dream of an Easy-Bake Oven, creating a lifetime of sweet memories and family traditions.
Now’s the time to show your love for legumes with frost seeding
Learn how to use frost seeding to introduce clovers and legumes to your pasture. Improve soil nitrogen and forage quality with these late-winter tips.
