Saturday, May 9, 2026

Around the Table

Discover why dandelions were prized for centuries as herbal heroes rather than weeds. From ancient Arabian medicine to colonial gardens, Reporter Liz Partsch explores the history of this vitamin-rich plant and shows us how to make a sweet, honey-like dandelion jam.

How-To's

We love sweet potatoes here at Farm and Dairy, and we think you should, too. Learn everything from planting slips and soil requirements to harvesting and storage tips. Discover why these heat-loving tubers are a low-maintenance, high-yield addition for any gardener.

Discover why dandelions were prized for centuries as herbal heroes rather than weeds. From ancient Arabian medicine to colonial gardens, Reporter Liz Partsch explores the history of this vitamin-rich plant and shows us how to make a sweet, honey-like dandelion jam.
Powering a Nation

Columns

Naturalist Tami Gingrich explores the unique life of the mayapple, from its umbrella-like leaves and hidden waxy blossoms to its surprising relationship with box turtles. Discover why this poisonous yet beautiful plant is a favorite of the spring woods in northeastern Ohio.

Learn how to balance your pasture pond by managing livestock access, reducing nutrient runoff, and improving water quality for healthier cattle and fish.
a blue tractor moves across a field of green, mowing hay

Ohio State University Extension’s Jordan Penrose shares 5 essentials for mastering hay season: Optimize timing, maintain stand longevity, prep equipment, stay flexible with baleage and utilize forage testing.
stretching dairy cow

Discover how interpreting cow behavior, sensory signals, and AI technology can improve herd health, boost milk production, and ensure farm longevity.

From HAL 9000 to "fried shrimp," Kymberly Foster Seabolt explores why the AI revolution might just get stuck in a mandatory Windows Update.

Item No. 1304 comes from Karen Simpson, of Callensburg, Pennsylvania, and it's been in her family for 80-90 years.

Recipes