Dems lost in the posturing weeds
Alan Gubert points out problems with the White House's request for $33 billion to respond to the war in Ukraine, specifically, funds meant for farmers.
Spring surprises await along wooded trail
A heavy frost during the last week of April led Julie Geiss to do some crazy things — she covered wildflowers in the woods to protect them.
Big issues, weather affecting markets
An unforeseen war has contributed to spiking grain prices. At the same time, planting is getting historically late.
Scout like Joe for spotted knapweed
Ohio State Extension educator Christine Gelley remembers a recently deceased client as a diligent spotted knapweed scouter and urges readers to be like Joe.
Cattle never judged me, so I never judged cattle
Alan Guebert recalls his motivation for joining the county 4-H dairy judging team, his first trip to McDonalds and how those things were seemingly linked.
Last ma’am in America
Kymberly Foster Seabolt suspects she may be the last happy ma'am in America.
Help birds avoid collisions with windows
You can help reduce bird collisions with windows by using screens, various films and even strings or blinds to deter them.
Some plants naturally repel mosquitoes
Some plants naturally keep mosquitoes at bay. Most of them do well in containers that can be arranged around outdoor gatherings. Julie Geiss offers insight.
Find your joy during tough times
Finding joy and clinging to that joy is what will bring you through hard times, and it has some health benefits, too.
Children bring gift of youthful spirit
Children play a special role in adding value to the lives of those who have lived long enough to lose the loved ones they shared their lives with.
