The role of sulfur in pastures
OSU agriculture and natural resources extension educator Dan Lima discusses the importance of sulfur in soil, crops and livestock.
Fog calendars can predict precipitation
Eliza Blue discusses how she and her friend, Heather Benson, use the fog calendar to predict precipitation.
The vital role of county apiary inspectors in safeguarding bee health
Eric Hange discusses the importance of county apiary inspectors in preventing disease and mitigating threats to bee populations.
Something unsavory in the water supply
Eric Keller continues the story of terrible happenings at his home. This week, he delves into the nauseating discovery in his water softener.
Old man in the mirror
Bryce Angell reflects on the old man in the mirror in his latest poem.
Where we came from
Editor Rachel Wagoner reflects on the industry that employed her family for generations — steel — and what redevelopment in Rust Belt towns might mean for the region.
USDA reports could startle market
Grain market analysts will get all kinds of numbers from the USDA on Jan. 12. Anything in these numbers could constitute a surprise and rattle the markets.
Whooooo’s first? The great horned owl, that’s whooo!
Great horned owls are fierce predators with many unique characteristics. They are also the first nesting bird of the year.
Extinct Ohio fish befuddles biologists
How did the Scioto madtom end up extinct? Scientists are still working to uncover the mystery behind the disappearance of the Big Darby Creek catfish.
A word for a happy, successful 2024
David Marrison reflects on 2023 and prepares for 2024 by selecting the word manage as his word to implement and focus on in the new year.
