Wednesday, May 6, 2026
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.
trick-or-treaters

The Portage Park District partnered with the Autism Society of Greater Akron to host the third annual Halloween in the Park at Trail Lake Park.
christy brandt

Christy Bartley was inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame Oct. 9 for her lifetime achievements and contributions to 4-H.
Grand champion cow-calf pair

Lindsey Grimes Hall, Hillsboro, Ohio, evaluated the entries before naming champions, several of which were from Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia.
pink brush hog

S&S Equipment owner Bud Smith is raffling off a limited edition pink BH216 cutter by Brush Hog with 100% of proceeds going to the American Cancer Society.