The gap between farm costs and prices received hits a decade high
U.S. farmers are facing one of the widest gaps in a decade between what they pay to produce food and what they earn from selling it.
2025 walleye hatch ranks among largest in Lake Erie history
The ODNR reports a massive win for Lake Erie fishing: walleye and west zone yellow perch hatches hit the top 10 of the last 38 years. See what this means for your next catch.
Off the grid: Gridirons and griddles
Paul Locher explores the history of "the gridiron," tracing its journey from a early pioneer cooking tool to the modern football field's nickname.
Stress-free resolutions are for the birds
Reader favorite columnist Tami Gingrich is back! In her latest column, she talks about ditching stressful resolutions to find peace in winter birding and Northeast Ohio’s snowy landscape. Read her 2026 outlook.
Roundup of FFA news for Jan. 1, 2026
Catch up on FFA news from Northwestern FFA, West Holmes FFA, East Knox FFA, Ashland FFA, Racine Southern FFA, Black River FFA and West Muskingum FFA.
Farm and planet: Sipping on Kenya’s agriculture industry
Journalist Jake Zajkowski reports from Kenya, blending immersive travel writing with firsthand insights on agriculture, coffee, tea, fisheries and smallholder farming.
How to repurpose your Christmas tree for wildlife habitat
Speaking of birds... Learn how live-cut Christmas trees can be recycled after the holidays to create habitat for Ohio’s birds, fish, and wildlife across the state. Plus find drop-off locations across Ohio and western Pennsylvania.
Tom Dilyard honored with Wayne SWCD conservation education award
The Wayne SWCD Conservation Education Award was presented to Tom Dilyard, recognizing his outstanding dedication to environmental outreach and community recycling efforts.
Pennsylvania Dairy Summit set for Feb. 4-5
The annual dairy conference brings together dairy producers and allied industry representatives who want to grow their skills and network with individuals across the dairy industry.
Alan Guebert: Figures don’t lie, but we often lie to ourselves
Explore the true cost of 2025’s ag policy, from record export deficits and tariffs to billions in hidden subsidies that challenge fiscal integrity.
