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Naturalist Tami Gingrich explores the fascinating world of dragonflies, from their jet-propelled aquatic nymph stage to their role as agile mosquito-hunting aerial acrobats.

The annual Ohio Envirothon competition, held June 1-3, put high school students' knowledge of environmental science to the test. From hands-on outdoor challenges to teamwork and problem-solving, this competition is preparing Ohio's youth for future careers in natural resources, agriculture and environmental science.

The USDA has confirmed a case of the flesh-eating New World screwworm in a Texas calf, marking its return after being eradicated in 1966. A second case emerged two days later in another calf about 6 miles from the first detection. By June 8, the tally of affected animals had risen to four, including a goat in Gillespie County, Texas, and a dog in Lea County, New Mexico, classified as the first U.S. case there.

On May 15, Mansfield Speedway, which had lain dormant since 2019, returned to life for the Comeback Classic before a sellout crowd. Farm and Dairy's Matthew Chasney was there to cover it. Check out the photo gallery online and video on our social media.

Reporters Liz Partsch and Paul Rowley give readers a rundown of the top stories in the Farm and Dairy the week of June 4, 2026.

Severe spring freezes have devastated Ohio and Pennsylvania orchards, causing record-breaking crop losses. After early blooms were destroyed by dropping temperatures, local farmers are facing drastic shortages of apples, peaches and plums.

Ohio State University Extension Educator Holly Bandy shares how parents can use summer break to build resilience in children. Discover why stepping back, allowing "safe failures" and encouraging a growth mindset helps kids develop critical life skills that last into adulthood.

The Ohio Attorney General is seeking an emergency court order to force the eastern Ohio village of Harrisville to fix a failed wastewater system that is spewing raw sewage into a local waterway.

What does the Civil War teach us today? After visiting the 41st annual Civil War reenactment at Century Village Museum in Burton, Ohio, Farm and Dairy Reporter Paul Rowley takes us past the blank musket fire and 19th-century camps to explore how we remember the war. From the clear moral center of ending slavery to ongoing debates surrounding the "Lost Cause" narrative, this event is a reminder that history is never simple.

Retired wildlife officer Jim Abrams honors Margaret "Peggy" Park, an Ohio State grad and trailblazer for women in law enforcement. Explore the story of her tragic sacrifice in the line of duty and how her courage continues to shape wildlife officer training and conservation across the nation.