Yearly Archives: 2025
Numerous pioneer craftsmen turned out holders for candles
Candleholders on the frontier of the Ohio country could be as plain or as fancy as the local craftsmen had the ability and tools to make them.
Hay harvest challenges: Moisture, heat and fire risk
Persistent moisture raises hay fire risks. Learn how moisture and bale temp impact forage safety, quality, and what steps can prevent fire and feed loss.
Follow the money to the one-tenth of one percent
In 2024, the richest Americans made $1B/day—and just got tax cuts, while small farms, Medicaid, and SNAP lost out to mega-farms and billionaires.
Organized talent
Kymberly Seabolt embraces her talent for organization, which began with a label maker and evolved into a full-blown lifestyle that both helps and terrifies those around her.
Do you need a new bow?
Jim Abrams takes the long way around to answer this question by discussing the evolution of bow technology and the importance of ethics in hunting.
How to introduce new queens to your hive
Sooner or later, the original queen you started with is going away. Here's how you can safely introduce a new queen bee to your hive.
The Racing Report: Evo Burden
In part 3 of The Racing Report, 8-year-old Evo Burden races Junior Sprints at Good’s Raceway, in Deerfield, Ohio, learning fast, with family support and big dreams.
The effectiveness of advocacy in all phases of the farm bureau
Summer is when county farm bureaus prepare for the upcoming annual meeting in late summer. Here's how it works.
New Ohio State tick testing service tracks diseases
Ohio State has launched the Buckeye Tick Test, a new pathogen testing service that offers comprehensive identification and disease screening for ticks found on humans and animals.
Why Washington’s hydrogen decisions matter to Ohio farmers
There’s plenty of debate in Washington about energy policy, but here on the ground in Ohio, one thing is clear: Our farmers need reliable, affordable fertilizer to stay in business — and hydrogen is a key ingredient that makes it possible.
