Thursday, March 12, 2026

Yearly Archives: 2021

A young farmer examines corn seed in a corn field.

Pick a word for 2021 to help focus on your goals on the farm.
fishing boat

Kanagawa Treaty marked the end of Japan's 220-year-old policy of national seclusion by opening the ports of Shimoda and Hakodate to American vessels.
recipe cards

A little brown recipe box takes Judith Sutherland back in time to remind her how past generations of her family once lived.
Pioneer Pavilion

Julie Geiss and her family recently chose to start puppy training at one of the oldest buildings in Youngstown, Pioneer Pavilion.
Item No. 1174

We have two possible solutions for one antique tool, and a new mystery item for you to ponder. Can you tell us how this item was used?
Frank Burkett, Adam Sharp

In an effort to diversify its revenue stream, Ohio Farm Bureau recently purchased the ag newspaper Ohio’s Country Journal and radio network Ohio Ag Net.
grain storage bin

Grain futures markets on the Chicago Board of Trade made new life-of-contract highs as we finished the year, and then made new highs Jan. 4 and Jan. 5. 
Jacob sheep

Just as environment and expectations are key for livestock guardian dog training, Tarma Shena says these aspects are crucial for livestock selection, too.
compost

Learn to perfect the recipe for your compost before you get started to maximize nutrients and optimize the rate at which organic material is broken down.
A bowl of food with rice, vegetables and protein.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health & Human Services released the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans Dec. 29. These guidelines will be the basis for national health objectives, food assistance and meal programs and nutrition education efforts until the next edition of the guidelines comes out in 2025.