Tag: technology

In the high-stakes world of agriculture, a general weather report isn't always enough—especially for farmers stuck in Doppler radar "coverage gaps." This week, writer Jake Zajkowski explores how Ohio producers are shifting toward hyper-local forecasting to identify critical planting and spraying windows. From Ohio State Extension’s rollout of research-grade mesonet monitoring stations to private subscription services that offer direct access to meteorologists, the goal is the same: better data for better decisions. Learn how these precision tools are helping farmers navigate unpredictable seasons and secure the 7-day windows they need to get crops in the ground.

A Louvre heist, an internet meltdown and failing smart bulbs, have Kym Seabolt feeling like technology and modern life are anything but “smart.”

Smart appliances promise convenience, but do we really need them all? Kym Seabolt considers the necessity of our connected homes.

When Kymberly Foster Seabolt found herself locked out of her Apple account, she considered the possibilities of reinventing her online identity.

It's never too late to learn how to use new technology to make routine tasks easier on the farm, in the field and around the homestead.

"You know your family is low drama when a missing remote control constitutes a wild Friday night," Kymberly Foster Seabolt explains.

Pennsylvania Cybersecurity Center was chosen as one of 64 federal grant recipients awarded by the Appalachian Regional Commission via its POWER Initiative.

Kymberly Foster Seabolt uses the misspellings of others to improve her fortune searching for deals online.

Kymberly Foster Seabolt feels unseen by many modern conveniences, but maybe that's a good thing.

The term innovator is used a great deal but what does it actually mean? Stuart Heavilin weighs in in this week's The Dirt on Conservation column.