Farm and Dairy Weekly Rundown: Episode 77 (10-15-26)
Reporters Liz Partsch and Paul Rowley give readers a rundown of the top stories in the Farm and Dairy the week of Oct. 15, 2026.
A century of life: Soon-to-be 100 year old is gifted favorite John Deere tractor
Jay Calame spent decades restoring John Deere equipment; for his 100th birthday, his neighbor gifted him his favorite John Deere tractor: a 4020.
Follow these essential fall steps for healthy spring pastures
Preparing pastures in the fall is critical for cool-season forage survival. OSU Extension outlines key management practices—from soil testing and fertilizer to weed control and proper grazing height—to protect plant roots and ensure strong pasture regrowth next spring.
Ohio wildland firefighters deploy across the nation in 2026
Ohio wildland firefighters from the ODNR Division of Forestry and partner agencies mobilized across the country in 2026, deploying engines, hand crews, and management teams to fight wildfires in Texas, Georgia, Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota and Oregon.
Tuscarawas County Fair Junior Fair Livestock Sale
The Tuscarawas County Junior Fair Livestock Sale brought in $1.6 million from 727 lots on Sept. 24, 25 and 26, 2026.
2026 Barlow Independent Fair Market Livestock Auction results
The Barlow Independent Fair Market Livestock Auction brought in $325,415 from 249 lots at its sale on Oct. 3, 2026.
2026 Great Geauga County Junior Fair Livestock Sale results
The Great Geauga County Junior Fair Livestock Sale brought in $1.6 million from 784 lots on Sept. 4, and 5, 2026.
Wild weather wallops Ohio county fairs in 2026
Severe storms disrupted fairs across Ohio and Appalachia, causing floods, cancellations and losses, but communities rallied to keep events going.
Big Knob Livestock Club at Big Knob Grange Fair (Pa.)
The Big Knob Livestock Club Sale at the Big Knob Grange Fair in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, brought in $123,862 from 76 lots on Sept. 3, 2026.
2026 Carroll County Fair Livestock Sale results
The Carroll County Fair Livestock Sale brought in $978,613.50 from 408 lots on July 24 and 25, 2026.
