Wednesday, May 6, 2026
a well head sits in a brushy area next to some trees

Dave McCallion has tried for nearly six years to get the leaking oil and gas well in his hay field fixed. The well seems to exist in a regulatory gray area.
sea of corn

Farmers plan to plant 92 million acres of corn across the country this year, up 4% from last year, according to the Prospective Plantings report.
three ruff children sort through dried corn cobs

Matthew Ruff from Circleville, Ohio, develops corn business that's for the squirrels. It began as an FFA supervised agricultural experience and has grown into a robust online business.
Ohio farm

Thomas Doorley (Auglaize County) and Steven Iddings (Miami County) are the second and third Ohio farmers to join the Farmland Preservation Program in 2023.
4-H-logo

 Londonderry Lads and Lassies 4-H club met at the Antrim Firehouse March 28.
shotgun

Delaware Wildlife Area’s shooting range hours will be adjusted beginning April 12 to allow for the construction of safety baffles and target positions.
Olivia Stoudmire

Catch up on local FFA news from Norwayne FFA, Black River FFA and West Holmes FFA.
gardening news

Catch up on local gardening news and events in Geauga County, Ohio.
sheep

A beginning farmer and Farm and Dairy reader calls for support for a farm bill that supports Appalachia’s small farms.
35th Ohio Beef Expo

The 35th Annual Ohio Beef Expo was held March 16-19 at the Ohio Expo Center. Check out the complete results for the record-setting Junior Show.