Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Mixed cover crops

Researchers at Ohio State University received grants to increase farmers’ use of conservation practices.
Sap collection bucket

A Crawford County farmer was named a finalist in the 2023 Pennsylvania Leopold Conservation Award.
santa dog

Stark Parks is hosting two-holiday events this December. 
FFA logo

Morgan Anderson, of Ohio, was elected eastern region vice president on Nov. 4 during the 96th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis.
a tractor trailer full of soybeans drives at an angle into a soybean plant

Ohio's soybean crush capacity could grow as much as 35% in the next few years. That's good news for farmers, industry experts say.
deer on the side of the road

During their breeding season, deer may dart into roadways with little caution. Drivers should be extra vigilant during rut to avoid deer-vehicle collisions.
Cows looking out into the aisle of the barn at RMD Dairy, in RIttman, Ohio.

Lee Beers talks about "hustle culture" and ways dairy farmers can diversify their income sources.
Mt Vernon FFA's urban soils team

Catch up on local FFA news from Mt. Vernon FFA, Northwestern FFA, West Holmes FFA, Plymouth FFA, Norwayne FFA and Fayetteville FFA.
hellbender

An eastern hellbender raised in captivity was found with eggs in a nest in the wild, marking a huge milestone for conservation efforts in Ohio.
wild turkey

The Ohio Wildlife Council approved wild turkey hunting dates for spring 2024 during its regularly scheduled meeting Oct. 4.