Yearly Archives: 2026
Oddball, eccentric or a bit of both? The case for the 16 and 28-gauge...
Jim Abrams embraces his status as an "oddball" while breaking down why unconventional gear choices often beat mainstream favorites. Explore the benefits of 16-gauge and 28-gauge twin-barrel shotguns, lightweight framing, and the ballistics behind effective square loads.
Ohio State Fair names 2026 Hall of Fame inductees, awards scholarship
Beth Burger, Jenny Crabtree and Ron Dean were recently inducted into the Ohio State Fair Hall of Fame, joining more than 200 others who have made outstanding contributions toward making the Ohio State Fair.
The many lives of Fort Laurens
Fort Laurens, Ohio’s only Revolutionary War fort, reveals soldiers’ hardships and new excavations as crews work to rebuild part of the stockade by 2028.
How an Ohio farmer delayed hay harvest to save nesting bobolinks
After learning that early hay harvest destroys bobolink nests, Jefferson County farmer Adam Costarella delayed cutting until July. By adjusting his grazing and haymaking schedule, he helped restore habitat for these long-distance migratory birds on his eastern Ohio farm.
Chicory: A runway of blue
Common chicory lines summer roadsides with vibrant blue blooms, but this resilient perennial is more than just a wildflower. Naturalist Tami Gingrich explores the history, edible greens, roasted root coffee recipe, and livestock forage benefits of this versatile plant.
How financial stress impacts your physical and mental health
Financial stress affects millions of Americans, triggering chronic health conditions, anxiety, and financial toxicity from medical bills. Ohio State Extension educator LuAnn Duncan explains the connection between financial well-being and physical health, plus resources to help manage the burden.
Farm and Dairy Weekly Rundown: Episode 69 (8-6-26)
Reporters Liz Partsch and Paul Rowley give readers a rundown of the top stories in the Farm and Dairy the week of Aug. 6, 2026.
Cattle handling: The VITAL framework for better stockmanship
Effective cattle handling requires both physical skill and emotional awareness. Ohio State University Extension dairy specialist Jason Hartschuh details the VITAL framework—covering values, knowledge, execution, situational awareness, and learning—to help farmers build safer, low-stress livestock handling habits.
Part 4: Civil War letters home send hope that the war will soon be...
In part 4 of Civil War letters home, 18-year-old Stephen Boyd of Ashland County, Ohio, writes from Tennessee about camp conditions, the fall of Vicksburg, Morgan's Raid, and his optimistic hopes that the war will end in time to return to Jeromesville for the fall corn harvest.
Could a GPS collar replace a roll of wire? Exploring remote grazing technologies
Remote grazing technologies like virtual fencing and GPS livestock tracking offer potential labor savings and better pasture management. Learn the key benefits, costs, and connectivity challenges producers must consider before adopting precision livestock tools on their farm from Ohio State Extension's Heather Neikirk.
