Wednesday, June 17, 2026
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.
Superior Dairy facility

The Michigan Milk Producers Association will acquire Superior Dairy in Canton, Ohio, a subsidiary of LEL Operating Co. 
woodlot

Managing woodlots to encourage the growth of woody browse can attract deer and help maintain your woodlot. Learn how to create an ideal habitat for deer.
common loon

Thousands of ducks, gulls and other birds fly in from Alaska, Canada, Greenland, Newfoundland and the Arctic to winter on Lake Erie and other Great Lakes.
Chelsi Shultz

AgrAbility is known for helping those with severe disabilities. But the program can help anytime a health condition is impacting a farmer's ability to farm.
deer

Ohio's young hunters harvested 7,634 deer during the two-day youth gun season Nov. 20-21. Check out the county-by-county results.
Waterford FFA

Catch up on local FFA news from Loudonville FFA, Utica FFA, Wellington FFA, Hillsdale FFA, Fayetteville FFA and National FFA Organization.
gardening news

The Mahoning County Extension will host a holiday crafting event Dec. 15, at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.
white tailed deer

Hunters in West Virginia can show off their harvests and win prizes by participating in the first-ever Big Buck Photo Contest, open until Dec. 27.
venison storage

Pennsylvania hunters have an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the hungry by donating deer via Hunters Sharing the Harvest this season.