Monday, May 4, 2026

Around the Table

Join Reporter Liz Partsch on a trek through the Pennsylvania woods to discover the world of ramps. Learn how to sustainably harvest these Appalachian spring greens and try her favorite ramp recipes.

How-To's

Join Reporter Liz Partsch on a trek through the Pennsylvania woods to discover the world of ramps. Learn how to sustainably harvest these Appalachian spring greens and try her favorite ramp recipes.

Liz Partsch provides a step-by-step guide on how to make eastern redbud jam from the flowers that grow on the native eastern redbud tree.
Powering a Nation

Columns

Looking for a challenge that doesn't involve the walleye crowds? The spring sucker run is officially on! From the common white sucker to the elusive redhorse, these feisty bottom-feeders are a blast to catch and—if prepared right—make for a delicious meal. Check out Jim Abrams’ latest guide on how to identify them, where to find them and how to cook them up.
Barn and farmland

From a life-saving goat to purchasing the dream dairy farm, explore a story of hand-milking, hard work, and the neighbors who helped a family legacy grow.

Nova Grace Seabolt survived the streets of St. Thomas, and she’s done with nature. Meet the "indoorsy" rescue dog who thinks her humans are total hoboes.
Tractor applying fertilizer

U.S. farmers face skyrocketing input costs while the USDA pledges billions in relief. Explore why trade wars and market consolidation make relief unlikely.
sheep on pasture

Stop guessing your fertilizer needs. In the latest All About Grazing columns, Ohio State University Extension's Josh Winters leads us through how to use research-based calculations to determine how much P and K your livestock return to the soil through grazing.

Stop guessing on fertilizer. Learn how soil testing in Mahoning County maximizes crop yields, reduces input costs, and protects Ohio’s local water resources.