Saturday, June 13, 2026
farmland

A reader shares the story of land seized from a farmer near the village of Lagrange, concluding eminent domain may be legal, but perhaps not ethical. 
gardening news

Sign up for virtual-only and virtual and field options for Woodland Wednesdays March program: "Wicked Weeds Winter Woodies" at Mentor Marsh Nature Center.
deer

Ohio's 2021-22 deer hunting season concluded Feb. 6 with 196,988 deer checked. Get the full county-by-county breakdown of this year's harvest.
deer

The proposals for the 2022-23 hunting season from the ODNR Division of Wildlife have been drafted. Find out what changes may be instituted.
chocolate chip cookies

A chocolate chip cookie labeled "consumer complaint" won't taste as good as the exact same product described as "new and improved," a new study suggests. 
Pat DeWine

Ohio Farm Bureau leaders gathered to discuss legislative priorities with elected officials and to review judicial races that could affect Ohio's ag future. 
A field with hemp plants growing in it.

USDA released its first National Hemp Report Feb. 17. It’s a big step forward for the crop. But some industry groups say it shows the industry is struggling under current regulations.
Vayda with antlers

February to March is an ideal time to look for deer antler sheds. Learn more about deer habits during winter to improve your odds of finding antler sheds.
brown hen on green grass during daytime

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza in flocks in Maine and New York.
People and amusement rides at a fair.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio Expo Center and State Fair General Manager Virgil Strickler announced the 2022 Ohio State Fair will be July 27 to Aug. 7.