Why fall Is the best time to stock and manage your pond
Fall is the ideal time to evaluate water quality, balance fish populations, and prepare your pond for spring. From stocking rates for bass and bluegill to controlling weeds and muck, learn key pond management tips from Ashland SWCD to keep your fishery thriving.
Portage Co. Randolph Fair cancels Friday pulls after semi crashes through barrier
Truck and tractor pulls at the Portage County Randolph Fair were canceled Friday after a semi crashed through a concrete barrier Thursday night. The driver suffered minor injuries. The fair is repairing the barrier ahead of Saturday’s pulls.
Farm and Dairy Weekly Rundown: Episode 71 (8-27-26)
Reporters Liz Partsch and Paul Rowley give readers a rundown of the top stories in the Farm and Dairy the week of Aug. 27, 2026.
Advocates point to work in Maumee River as proof of what’s possible
Explore how collaborative efforts along the Maumee River are tackling phosphorus pollution. By rebuilding Toledo’s wetland islands and paying farmers for conservation in Defiance, advocates point to these projects as proof that saving Lake Erie is possible.
2026 Cuyahoga County Fair Auction results
The 2026 Cuyahoga County Fair Auction brought in $61,343 from 52 lots. Get the full results and a photo gallery here.
Shapiro signs executive order over rules for data centers
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order requiring new AI data centers to meet strict GRID standards. The Pennsylvania Farm Bureau applauded the move but stressed the need for further protections to shield farmland against energy infrastructure.
More help comes for Pa. fruit growers hit hard by spring freeze
Allegheny, Beaver, Berks, Blair, Butler, Centre, Chester, Clinton, Huntingdon, Jefferson, Lebanon, Luzerne, McKean and Schuylkill counties are now primary natural disaster areas for the freeze that occurred between April 20 and May 31.
Ohio Poultry Association makes record-breaking deviled egg sales during state fair
The Ohio Poultry Association sold more than 46,000 deviled eggs during the 2026 Ohio State Fair, including 13,082 individual Birthday Cake Deviled Eggs
2026 Columbiana County Fair Auction results
The 2026 Columbiana County Fair Auction brought in $2.1 million in sales from 601 lots on Aug. 6-8.
Choose the right grass seed for pastures and lawns
Choosing the right grass seed starts with knowing your goal—whether managing pastures, planting lawns, or adding pollinator areas. Kelly Riley, of Wayne SWCD, breaks down germination rates, pasture vs. turf mixes, and why late summer to early fall is the best time to seed in Ohio.
