Grass isn’t free: Calculating the true value of your forage
With livestock prices at record highs, learn how to calculate pasture value, analyze nutrient costs, and factor grazing into your farm’s profit margins.
Round-up of 4-H News for the week of April 16, 2026
A round-up of 4-H news from the Londonderry Lads and Lassies, Four Leaf Clover 4-H and Lorain County 4-H.
Nimishillen Wetlands preserved, protecting 47 acres from development in Stark County
How do you manage record-breaking residential growth while protecting the wild things a community loves? By leveraging the Clean Ohio Conservation Fund, Stark County's Plain Township and the Western Reserve Land Conservancy recently secured 47 acres of high-quality wetlands at zero cost to local taxpayers. It’s a masterclass in holistic conservation and smart land use.
ODNR seeking NW Ohio wetland restoration sites
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is seeking new H2Ohio project applications in northwest Ohio.
Farmers, local officials fight against MARL transmission line in Pa., W.Va.
The project would span more than 100 miles and is intended to strengthen the electric grid and support growing energy demand from data centers. But those opposed say it could affect farmland, property rights and future land use across rural communities.
Ohio 4-H recognizes volunteers
The 2026 class of the Hall of Fame includes Sherri Martin, of Warren County; Amy Fleshman, of Franklin County; and the late Dan Messaros, of Lorain County.
Farmers, vets react to OSU plan: More veterinarians needed but retention is key
At a Wooster town hall, Ohio farmers and veterinarians voiced support for OSU's Protect OHIO plan, which aims to address the shortage of rural vets in Ohio, but warned that student recruitment alone won't fix the rural veterinarian retention problem.
Maple sugaring put the exclamation point on winter work for pioneers
From sumac spiles to bobsleds, discover the traditional tools and annual rites of pioneer maple sugaring before the age of modern vacuum systems.
Farm and Dairy Weekly Rundown: Episode 52 (4-9-26)
Reporters Liz Partsch and Paul Rowley give readers a rundown of the top stories in the Farm and Dairy the week of April 9, 2026.
Beat the buzz: Season-long fly control starts now
Fly season starts long before the first swarm appears. If you want to protect your herd’s weight gain and milk production this summer, the work begins in April. From cleaning up old bedding to starting IGR minerals, taking action now prevents a population explosion in July. Check out these expert tips from OSU Extension’s Ted Wiseman on how to build an integrated fly management plan that works.
