Farm and Dairy Weekly Rundown: Episode 79 (10-29-26)
Reporters Liz Partsch and Paul Rowley give readers a rundown of the top stories in the Farm and Dairy the week of Oct. 29, 2026.
How to collect and sprout your own oak trees from acorns
Start growing your own mighty oak trees this fall. Learn how to harvest viable acorns, use the float test, manage cold dormancy in the refrigerator, and harden off seedlings for a successful spring planting in your home landscape.
Alliance church selling apple dumplings through Thanksgiving
For the 24th straight year, volunteers at Union Avenue United Methodist Church, 1843 S. Union Ave. in Alliance, Ohio, are making and selling apple dumplings this fall to raise money to support local non-profits and mission projects.
Growing Giants: Pa. couple finds joy, success in raising giant pumpkins
How do you grow a 2,565.5-pound pumpkin? For Dave and Carol Stelts of Enon Valley, Pennsylvania, it takes years of soil preparation, careful growing practices and plenty of patience. Their latest giant took first place at the Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers competition. Learn how the couple grows these giants — and why they keep coming back for more.
2026 Guernsey County Junior Fair Sale results
The 2026 Guernsey County Junior Fair Sale brought in $1.5 million from 644 lots on Sept. 18, 2026.
2026 Stark County Junior Fair Auction results
The Stark County Junior Fair Auction brought in $1.5 million from 909 lots on Sept. 2 and 5, 2026.
Ohio bull rider dies after injury sustained at rodeo
A 35-year-old bull rider from Waynesville, Ohio, died after being stepped on during an event at Fox Hollow Rodeo in Warren County. Friends and the rodeo community are mourning Jason Blake Saylor, remembering his deep Christian faith and passion for the sport.
EQT-Range Resources merger could create largest US natural gas producer
EQT Corporation announced its intent to acquire Range Resources on Oct. 26 in a nearly $13 billion stock deal. Both companies’ boards of directors voted unanimously for the merger, which still awaits regulatory and stakeholder approval.
Pasture review: Your end-of-growing-season evaluation
As the growing season ends, Ohio State's Jordan Penrose says you should evaluate how your pastures, hay fields and grazing rotations held up against extreme weather. Review forage performance, identify drowned-out or overgrazed paddocks, and plan ahead for frost seeding and management decisions for next year.
Farm and Dairy Weekly Rundown: Episode 78 (10-22-26)
Reporters Liz Partsch and Paul Rowley give readers a rundown of the top stories in the Farm and Dairy the week of Oct. 22, 2026.
