Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Goat

Japan has finalized technical requirements that will allow U.S. sheep and goat exports into the country for the first time in more than 14 years.
Bull Country compost

Looking for a simple confirmation of healthy or unhealthy, farmers are burying underwear to test their soil. It's called the #SoilYourUndies challenge.

From her 79-mile section hike of the Appalachian Trail, Editor Susan Crowell uncovered hiking lessons that can easily be translated into farming (or life!) wisdom.
Fishing on Lake Erie

This year's Lake Erie harmful algal bloom is forecast to be smaller than last year, but is still of concern.
Grow-Safe cattle feeding system

A tour during Ag Progress Days will offer a firsthand look at the Livestock Evaluation Center’s newly installed GrowSafe Feed Intake System.
traffic

DriveOhio recently announced plans to study the use of unmanned aircraft systems, sometimes called drones, to monitor traffic and roadway conditions.
Sheep

The Licking County Sheep Improvement Association will offer artificial insemination services Aug. 18 at the Hartford Fairgrounds.
grapes growing on vine

The Northeast Ohio Grape Field Day will showcase grape production and vineyard management at the Ashtabula Agricultural Research Station July 19.
bee on flower

Cypress Creek Renewables will launch a study with Cornell to determine the benefits of pollinator-friendly habitats on community solar farms in New York.
Cabot sign

An energy company with experience in the Marcellus shale hopes to find oil or gas in the Ashland County area.