Thursday, June 11, 2026
pear tree blossoms

The Bradford pear is not native to the United States.

Old barns tell a lot about our history, and one Ohio man is dedicated to preserving not only the barns, but the trades that first built them.

FFA news for the week of May 28.

The tool's update now allows growers to include more personalized information to get a closer look at the risk of Fusarium head blight in their area.

Southwest Ohio wheat growers with early flowering fields planted with highly scab-susceptible varieties are at moderate risk for Fusarium head blight development this week.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that farmers, ranchers and private forest landowners can now do business with U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through a new online portal.

Columnist Judie Sutherland has no idea how Doris, self-proclaimed queen of the flock, gets out of every fenced-in area. But she does. Again. And Again.

Janet Cassidy shares her Supper Club idea — a way of entertaining and socializing with friends.
pepper plants

Some birds can be a nuisance in the garden, but there are simple ways for gardeners to scare birds off and lessen the damage done to fruits and vegetables.

Soybeans are poised to go below $9, and that is the lowest price in a long time. Barring a turn to poor weather, beans will get cheaper, says grain merchandiser Marlin Clark.