Yearly Archives: 2026
Do you know what these needles were used for?
Hazard a Guess Item No. 1302 comes from Prospect, Ohio. Do you know what it is?
The love of reading lasts a lifetime
From Scholastic fairs to overflowing shelves, a lifelong reader explores why we can never have "too many books" and the memories hidden between the pages.
OEFFA announces 2026 stewardship and service award recipients
Bonnie Mitsui and Melinda O’Briant of Turner Farm in Hamilton County received the Stewardship Award, which recognizes outstanding contributions to the cultivation of sustainable agriculture. Debra Knapke of Franklin County received the Service Award, which recognizes extraordinary service in support of sustainable agriculture.
Finalists named for Ohio FFA’s Golden Owl Award
The Ohio FFA, Ohio Farm Bureau, AgCredit, Farm Credit Mid-America and Nationwide announced finalists in the 2025-26 Golden Owl Award contest.
FFA News Roundup for the week of March 19, 2026
Get caught up with the Northwestern Wayne FFA and Clear Fork FFA chapters.
Do you need to reevaluate the nitrogen strategy on your farm?
Nitrogen prices are surging in 2026. Learn how to use the MRTN calculator and Ohio State University Extension tools to find the most profitable nitrogen rate for your corn crop.
The fog calendar: A blizzard validates ancient folk wisdom
Eliza Blue shares how the "fog calendar" accurately predicted a South Dakota blizzard, bringing much-needed moisture to the prairie during calving season.
Quitting my job to focus on protein full-time
From surviving on garden hoses and Twizzlers to needing a bucket of water daily just to feel alive—Kymberly Foster Seabolt's hilarious take on the modern wellness struggle.
Peach pit carving: The forgotten folk art of Ohio pioneers
Discover the history of peach pit carving, from its ancient Chinese roots to 19th-century American pioneers and the famous art of Albert William Gimbi, the Pennsylvania Peach Pit Carver.
War in the Middle East and the growing toll on American farms
As U.S.-Israel tensions ignite, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz sends oil and fertilizer prices skyrocketing. Alan Guebert talks through how the numbers are hitting U.S. farms.
