Tuesday, January 27, 2026
planting soybeans

Farmers are expecting to plant a record 91 million acres of soybeans this year in the U.S., according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s March 31 Prospective Plantings report.
white and orange syringe on white surface

Beginning in June 2023, farmers won’t be able to buy any over-the-counter antibiotics for their animals. This will be a big change for farmers, many of whom are accustomed to doing much of their own veterinary care.
Beekeeper Dave Noble

Red Beard Bees includes 65 colonies, or hives, in the Whitehall suburb of Columbus where owner Dave Noble lives.

Data collection for the USDA's first national agroforestry survey ends April 5. 
A woman stands next to seedlings on shelves.

At Purple Skies Farm, in North Royalton, Visar Duane, an occupational therapist, focuses on working in healthy, environmentally sustainable ways.
fishing

Ohio anglers now have access to registration information and results about fishing tournaments across the state.

Members of the Tyler FFA chapter placed well at the West Virginia State Ham and Bacon sale at Cedar Lakes, March 13-15. 
North Ridgeville Ridge Kids 4-H club

Members of the North Ridgeville Ridge Kids 4-H Club visited residents of The Commons Independent Living, part of Sprenger Healthcare, in Avon Lake March 26. 
gardening news

Learn how to prune apple and peach trees with Mahoning County Ohio State University Extension and White House Fruit Farms, April 9.
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Catch up on local FFA news from Zane Trace FFA, West Muskingum FFA, West Holmes FFA and Hillsdale FFA.