Pittsburgh is fighting to keep sewage out of its rivers
Pittsburgh bets on billion‑dollar tunnels and treatment upgrades to curb sewage overflows as advocates push for deeper fixes in a warming, wetter climate.
Pure Gold Stables owner going to trial
Heather Birkmire, owner of the former Pure Gold Stables in Salem, Ohio, is heading to trial this November on multiple animal cruelty charges after investigators discovered the starved skeletal remains of horses on the property.
Biting back: Central State researchers breed mite-resistant honey bees
As Varroa destructor mites grow resistant to traditional chemical treatments, Central State University researchers are studying and breeding honey bee colonies that actively bite and chew off parasites. Learn how this research aims to protect crop pollination and bee health in Ohio.
Hickory Horned Devils: Gentle giants of our deciduous forests
Despite its fierce name and massive size, the hickory horned devil is a harmless caterpillar that lives high in the forest canopy. Discover the fascinating life cycle of this gentle giant and its incredible transformation into the royal walnut moth, North America's heaviest moth.
Pennsylvania sisters receive national Young Jersey Breeder Award
Michelle and Rose Morian of Mish-Ro Jerseys in Atlantic, Pennsylvania, received the 2026 Young Jersey Breeder Award. The sisters were recognized for their expertise in breeding exceptional Registered Jerseys, their community leadership and their dedication to agricultural education.
Caregiving crisis: A growing challenge for farm families
As the farming population ages, more agricultural families are forced to balance off-farm jobs, demanding daily chores, and caregiving for aging parents. Ohio State University Extension's LuAnn Duncan explains the impact of this chronic stress and why open communication and planning are vital for rural caregivers.
2026 Medina County Fair Livestock Sale results
The 2026 Medina County Fair Livestock Sale brought in $1.1 million in sales from 775 lots on Aug. 7 and 8. Get the full sale of champions and a photo gallery here.
Barbara Pearce honored by Pa. Association of Conservation Districts
Indiana County Conservation District Director Barbara Pearce received the President’s Award from the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts.
Farm and Dairy Weekly Rundown: Episode 72 (9-3-26)
Editor Rachel Wagoner and reporter Paul Rowley give readers a rundown of the top stories in the Farm and Dairy the week of Sept. 3, 2026.
A decade after 4-H split, Beaver County livestock clubs hit their stride
After leaving 4-H in 2015, Beaver County’s independent livestock clubs Beaver County's Stockmen’s Club and Big Knob Livestock Club found new life, growing membership and bringing kids and communities together.
