Dad’s hands and feet: Family rallies around father with disease
When Chip Benton, an ag mechanic, was diagnosed with FTD-MND, he still had some tractors and other projects to finish. FTD-MND makes working on tractors difficult, so his children, Erica and JD, have been working as his hands and feet on the projects.
Some fairs back on, others still off for 2020
Ohio fairs’ responses to new state guidelines and funding announced June 9 have varied across the board. Several fairs have reversed earlier decisions to cancel. Others have stood by their initial decisions.
Safely rotating farm machinery between operators during COVID-19
Learn how to minimize the risks for those who operate farm tractors, trucks and other ag equipment when the same machine is being used by multiple workers.
4-Hers compete in Ohio 4-H public speaking contest
Members of Saddle-Lites 4-H Club and Four Leaf Clovers 4-H Club, in Lorain County, competed in this year's state 4-H public speaking contest.
Checklist can aid in stopping spread of spotted lanternfly
The Spotted Lanternfly Checklist for Residents can help citizens prevent the spread of the spotted lanternfly.
2020 Keystone International Livestock Exposition canceled
The 2020 Keystone International Livestock Exposition, originally scheduled for Sept. 25-Oct. 4, has been canceled due to the risk of COVID-19.
USDA food boxes fall short in southern Ohio
The Farmers to Families Food Box program was supposed to fill gaps in the food supply chain. Instead, in some areas, it's created more headaches.
How to control mosquitoes around your home
Learn about mechanical, biological and chemical control methods that work to manage mosquito populations near your home.
Ohio State scientist Rattan Lal wins World Food Prize
Ohio State University's Rattan Lal earned the 2020 World Food Prize for increasing the global food supply by helping small farmers improve their soil.
A tiny worm in your strawberry won’t hurt you
Sometimes fresh produce can contain small pest infestations that aren't harmful for consumers. Learn more about these occurrences and FDA guidelines.
