Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Two rainbow trout swimming.

Central State University researchers are aiming to create more opportunities in hemp and aquaculture, with a recently grant-funded project that seeks to get hemp grain approved as a feed ingredient for fish feed, expand markets for hemp and trout and increase diversity in agriculture.
Farm and Dairy staff

Farm and Dairy newsroom staff earned national and regional accolades for 2020 writing and design projects.
dairy cow

Apply for the Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) $1,000 scholarship.
A family poses together after receiving an award.

At the 2021 Buckeye Shepherd's Symposium, speakers focused on genetics and reproduction. The Ohio Sheep Improvement Association also presented its 2021 awards.
FFA logo

Catch up on local FFA news from Black River FFA, Fayetteville FFA and Northwestern FFA.
gardening news

Geauga County Master Gardeners will sponsor a beneficial insects webinar Feb. 2, 7-8 p.m.
white-tailed deer

Ohio's annual deer gun hunting week got off to a great start with 21,754 deer checked Nov. 29.
beef cattle

Reader calls cattle producers to take notice of upcoming legislation that could impact the industry.
pigs in barn

At Penn State's Emerging Animal Infectious Diseases conference, speakers talked about disease threats for agriculture and ways to prevent or address outbreaks.
Dennis Summers.

The Ohio Department of Agriculture announced Dr. Dennis Summers as Chief of the Division of Animal Health, which is charged with protecting and promoting the health of Ohio’s livestock and poultry industries, Dec. 7. In that capacity, he serves as Ohio’s State Veterinarian and oversees all operations for the division.