Yearly Archives: 2026
What to know about reseeding right-of-ways
Pipeline easements can disrupt your farm. Learn how to manage reseeding, choose the right forage, and mitigate livestock health risks during land restoration.
Cold fronting
This is no longer winter. This is harassment. Through 28 days, northern Ohio has had the coldest January average out of any location in the country.
The secret life of the wolf tree: Why these forest giants stand alone
Spared by settlers in the 1800s, wolf trees are living proof of a land's past. Nature Columnist Tami Gingrich explores why these "lone wolves" are more alive than ever.
How habit stacking can improve your heart health this year
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., but lifestyle changes can flip the script. Ohio State University Extension Educator Emily Marrison explains how small habits lead to big heart health wins.
A legacy of absence: Honoring the grandmother I never knew
Judith Sutherland pens a moving reflection on the lasting impact of early loss, a father’s grief and honoring a paternal grandmother's legacy through family memories and farm traditions.
Guebert: An already long, cold winter seems to keep getting longer
Analyze the impact of U.S. tariffs on agriculture, China’s massive soybean purchases, and rising fertilizer costs in this 2026 trade policy market report.
Even the longest winter will end
Reflecting on Imbolc and the "Keeping Kith" project, Eliza Blue explores the halfway point of winter, rural life, and finding hope beneath the snow.
Time to get on the road to clean water
Is your winter car maintenance hurting local water quality? Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District's Gail Prunty shares essential tips on road salt safety, leak prevention, and eco-friendly car washing.
Dough Boxes: A much-kneaded item of pioneer Ohio country furniture
How did pioneers bake bread for large families? Columnist Paul Locher explores the history of the dough box—a distinctive piece of early American furniture used by settlers to knead and rise dough.
Ohio man wins tractor in national contest
A Harrison County, Ohio, man won a new tractor in a nationwide contest hosted by Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pulling Association and Case IH.
