Friday, January 16, 2026
deer

Archery hunters in Ohio harvested 5,390 white-tailed deer Nov. 9, the highest single-day total this season, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife.
deer

An additional deer gun weekend will also take place this year on Dec. 21-22.
waterford ffa

Catch up on local FFA news from River Valley FFA, Black River FFA, Zane Trace FFA, Waterford FFA, West Holmes FFA, Northwestern-Wayne FFA and East Knox FFA.
morgan county drought pond

OHio House Bill 683, introduced by state Rep. Don Jones, R-Freeport, would give $10 million to soil and water conservation districts to spend on drought relief.

As the average age of Ohio farmers increases, many face the risk of chronic illness and job-related accidents that might reduce their capacity to continue earning a living. That's where AgrAbility can help.
dairy cattle look imploringly at the camera person

Pennsylvania will now require precautionary bulk testing of milk for highly pathogenic avian influenza from Pennsylvania farms as an added measure to prevent the spread of the H5N1 bird flu.
sheep shearing

The American Sheep Industry Association has once again set aside $15,000 in grants to assist developing shearers and mentors.
an unconventional oil and gas drilling rig sits in a green field in eastern Ohio

XTO Energy Inc. and Hilcorp Energy Company will pay $5 million for violating the Clean Air Act in a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice and Environmental Protection Agency.

Operation Evergreen brings Ohio-grown Christmas trees, ornaments and heartfelt cards to deployed service members, spreading holiday cheer abroad since 1995.
big walnut ffa

Catch up on FFA news from Northwestern-Wayne FFA, Fayetteville FFA, Big Walnut – DACC FFA, Waterford FFA and Hillsdale FFA.