Wednesday, February 25, 2026
ginger

If started indoors during March, ginger can be successfully propagated, transplanted and grown in the Midwest to harvest in the fall.
A well site owned by Diversified Energy

Over the last two decades, an energy company founded in 2001 has become the largest natural gas well owner in the U.S. — without drilling wells. Diversified Energy owns about 70,000 mostly conventional oil and gas wells across the U.S., largely in the Appalachian Basin, making it a big player in the region’s oil and gas industry.
West Virginia's ag commissioner and representatives from the horse industry stand together.

West Virginia's equine industry is small, but like ag across the state, has room to grow. That's why the state launched the West Virginia Horse Coalition, a public-private partnership aimed at supporting and promoting the state's equine industry.
Beef Expo Red Angus sale

The Ohio Cattlemen's Association's 34th Ohio Beef Expo will take place March 17-20. Check out the full schedule.
handshake

Ohio legislators are considering a bill that would establish a lease termination deadline of Sept. 1 for any agreements that don't have written provisions.

The state is home to more than 20,000 orphan wells — oil and gas wells without a registered owner responsible for plugging it once its productive life is through. These wells can pose environmental, health and safety hazards to the people living around them. 
pastured poultry chickens

State ag officials in Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia are urging poultry farmers to be careful, in light of the USDA confirming highly pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu, cases in several states.
winter

Assessing tree damage is important to prevent more damage, improve long-term tree health and ensure safety. Learn how to evaluate the damage to your trees.
flock of black vultures

The USDA announced that approved applicants will be allowed to remove up to five black vultures in Ohio.
curved tortilla moss

The number of native plant species in Ohio grew by five in 2021.