Ohio Wildflower Bloom Report 2026: Where to find the best spring blooms
Plan your spring hike with the ODNR’s weekly Ohio Wildflower Bloom reports. Discover when and where native species like bluebells and trilliums are peaking across Ohio’s state nature preserves and parks.
Brinker recognized as as points champion for Unlimted Open Farm
Brad Brinker, of Ashland, Ohio, was recognized as the points champion for the 2025 Unlimited Open Farm tractor pulling class at a banquet Feb. 21.
OPSB denies solar energy project in Morrow County
The Ohio Power Siting Board denied the Crossroads Solar project in Morrow County, citing strong local opposition.
Food bank receives egg donation as industry is scrambled by costs, markets
Ohio farmers donate 218,000 eggs to Greater Cleveland Food Bank, boosting fresh protein access as demand rises amid industry challenges.
Round-up of FFA News for the week of March 26, 2026
See what Amanda Clearcreek FFA, West Holmes FFA, Northwestern Wayne FFA and Shelby FFA are up to lately.
Conservation agronomists available to assist farmers
Four new H2Ohio conservation agronomists are available to help farmers with H2Ohio in the Western Lake Erie Basin to provide one-on-one technical assistance, facilitating training events and on-farm demonstrations and supporting nutrient planning for producers.
Cargill to close its Dayton grain facility
Cargill confirmed its intention to close the grain elevator in Dayton over the next 20 months “to allow time for production ramp-down and to enable supply chain adjustments.” The facility employs 230 people.
Bill that establishes data center regulations passes Pa. House
Pennsylvania House Bill 1834 would establish data center regulations to protect ratepayers from rising electric costs and incentives clean energy projects.
Ohio pole barn contractor gets prison time for defrauding consumers
Ryan C. Needels, owner of Clear View Construction, in Marion, Ohio, was sentenced to 17 to 22 years in prison after defrauding consumers of more than $400,000.
Grass tetany and blackleg: What to know and how prevent it
Lush pastures can be deadly. Learn how to identify symptoms of grass tetany and why a simple vaccination is the only real defense against soil-borne blackleg.
