Friday, July 24, 2026

The Ohio Department of Agriculture revoked the auctioneer's license of Dennis D. Osburn of Vienna, W.Va., after finding an investigation showed he kept thousands of dollars from an auction that did not belong to him.

This year's drought - the latest in a four-year span of sharply lower-than-normal precipitation - might be the mother of all foliage-foiling weather conditions.

Philatelic Firsts, open through Oct. 28 at the Smithsonian's National Postal Museum, showcases first-of-their-kind items from the first Hawaiian stamps to the first American invert stamp error.

In the past, many horse owners let nonprofessionals attend to their horse's mouth. Now more people recognize the value of equine veterinary dentists for their horse's overall well-being.

An ice cream exhibit is open at the National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum in Akron.

This year's Farm Science Review, Sept. 17-19, at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center near London, Ohio, featured the obligatory huge combines and track tractors, but it was obvious from a stroll around the grounds, that small is big - and getting bigger.

The USDA is targeting $752 million for drought and disaster assistance for livestock producers.

In addition to the crafts, the festival features musical entertainment, farm demonstrations, contests and children's activities.

We share a letter this week from longtime Farm and Dairy columnist G. Russell Evans.

Local antiques dealers with a variety of specialties will be available to provide information and estimations of value on items.