Wednesday, June 17, 2026

USDA funding freeze leaves farmers without promised reimbursements, risking conservation projects. A partial thaw offers hope, but uncertainty remains.
delayed planting, corn,

Marlin Clark weighs in on the grain markets as we approach the end of February, and markets gain volatility over how many acres of corn will be planted.
deer final

Hunters across Ohio checked 238,137 white-tailed deer during the 2024-25 hunting season that concluded on Feb. 2.

When disaster strikes rural communities, it can be hard to get help to the most remote areas. That’s why the Disaster Relief Haulers was formed in 2019.
brass faucet with water droplets

Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District is hosting “Well Educated: A Deeper Look at Groundwater and Well Maintenance” March 11 from 6-8 p.m. at the Geauga County Public Library Administrative Center.
farmland

Lake County Farm Bureau will host the 2025 Lake Ag Social March 6 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Mr. Lee’s Bar & Grill Upper Deck, 3564 S. Ridge Road in Perry, Ohio.
toy tractor

The show will feature toys, collectibles, games, sports cards and more, including new and old farm toys, railroad toys, antique toys, dolls and more.

The Ohio Decoy Collectors and Carvers Association and the Great Lakes Decoy Association will hold two shows March 15 and 16 in Cleveland.
A young boy stands in a soybean field, looking at the plants.

This year, up to 15 grants will be awarded through Horizon Farm Credit's JumpStart program.
Jim Albaugh

The Ohio pork Council recognized outstanding contributors to the state’s pork industry at the Ohio Pork Congress, held on Feb. 4 and 5 in Lima, Ohio.