Yearly Archives: 2026
Joy, agony and the surprises that keep us humble
From celebrating 90th birthdays to navigating a scary holiday emergency, Judith Sutherland reflects on the moments of vulnerability and triumph that define life.
New appliances and Murphy’s Law: A family’s kitchen adventure
When a 40-year-old stove dies on Christmas, a family discovers the high-tech (and slightly intimidating) world of modern stainless steel appliances.
Can someone please give rural America some love?
Despite strong election support, rural communities face deep cuts to SNAP, Medicaid and farm programs. Alan Guebert explores the real-world economic math of these losses.
Eastern Ohio Grazing Council hosting winter grazing workshop, Jan. 22
Topics at the workshop include the basics of soil health, protein supplementation for winter feeding,and boosting soil fertility through soil health.
Is fescue toxicosis spreading north?
Is your pasture toxic? Discover how drought and overgrazing increase fescue toxicosis risks and explore proven methods like clover dilution to keep cattle safe.
EPA moves to narrow Clean Water Act protections
EPA moves to narrow Clean Water Act protections after Supreme Court ruling, raising concerns over water quality but providing clarity for farmers, builders.
How to reduce your daily waste and save money in 2026
Americans now generate nearly 5 pounds of waste daily. Portage SWCD's Lynn Vogel explains how to break the "fast fashion" cycle, support U.S. cotton and make smarter consumer choices to protect our farmland and water.
Finding grace in motherhood: Lessons from the prairie
From the "baby wolverine" stage of nursing to the quiet of bedtime stories, Eliza Blue explores the beautiful, messy reality of motherhood and the sacred love we all deserve.
Avoid these common balance sheet mistakes on your dairy farm
Small errors in asset valuation or missed liabilities can distort your farm's financial health, writes Ohio State University Extension's John Yost. Learn how to create a precise annual balance sheet that improves lender relations and guides smarter investment decisions.
Successes, failures and lessons learned in Ohio wildlife management
From steelhead "home runs" to the Sichuan pheasant strikeout, outdoors columnist Jim Abrams explores the hits and misses of species introduction and the law of unintended consequences.
