Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Little girl

Judith Sutherland recalls a close call from her childhood and reminds us that safety should always be a top priority with children on the farm.
Penn State

One person who does not flinch when insects are nearby is Michael Skvarla, director of the Insect Identification Lab at Penn State.
Quail

Ohio’s Northern Bobwhite in Grasslands project is designed to help bring back the quail that were once an integral part of Ohio’s landscape.
Eastern hellbender

The hellbender is the largest native salamander found in North America and is found within the unglaciated ragged hills of Appalachia and the Ozarks.
Thanksgiving meal

Farmers and ranchers take home just 11.4 cents from every dollar that consumers spend on their Thanksgiving dinner meals.
Pry tree farm

Located along the headwaters of the Sandusky River, the Pry Family Tree Farm is a family treasure and an important part of conservation.
FFA logo

On Oct. 24-28, three members of the Black River Agricultural Education program traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana, for the 90th National FFA Convention.
Farmer milking cows

After a successful launch, the Dairy Production and Management MOOC is now offered in five languages — English, Spanish, Bulgarian, Chinese and Portuguese.
Certified Angus Beef brand

To commemorate 40 years, Certified Angus Beef brand will paint their logo on 40 barns across the United States.
Matt Steiner and family

Matt Steiner said there are only four important components to being a successful dairy farmer, and it doesn’t revolve around the breed of cow you raise or the brand of tractor you drive.