Thursday, December 25, 2025

Mandy Fedinetz, of Primrose Farm, lost her entire laying flock after some birds tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza. Her 1,800 bird flock was culled to stop the spread of the disease.
Spotted Lanternfly life stages

Spotted lanternflies have infested much of the Pennsylvania and other parts of the eastern U.S., and have moved West into other states, like Ohio. But while spotted lanternflies present a threat to some crops, it’s important to take a step back and look at their actual impact.
Ames Jolly Farmers 4-H Club pollinator garden

The Ames Jolly Farmers 4-H Club has registered its garden with the Monarch Watch Association and has been certified as Monarch Waystation number 35384.
Grand Champion Dairy Steer

Find all the results for the 2022 Tuscarawas County Fair junior livestock sale here.
Ohio Conservation Farm Family Awards

Five Ohio farm families were honored for their conservation efforts during an awards ceremony at the Farm Science Review on Sept. 22.
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Catch up on local FFA news from Racine Southern FFA, Hillsdale FFA, Norwayne FFA and Logan Elm FFA.
solar panel close up

The Ohio Power Siting Board will hold a local public hearing regarding in Bloomfield Township in Jackson County. 
solar panels

The Ohio Power Siting Board will hold a hearing regarding Fountain Point Solar Energy LLC's proposal to construct a solar-powered facility in Logan County.
beaver

Beaver and river otter trapping permits on managed areas for the 2022-23 Ohio season will be issued via in-person lotteries Oct. 8.
gardening news

Penn State Extension in Lawrence County is accepting applications for the 2022/2023 Master Gardener Program Training class.