Thursday, July 30, 2026
capitol

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the Economic Research Service and National Institute of Food and Agriculture will be relocated outside the capitol.
natural gas rig

Do you have an oil and gas lease with Chesapeake? Should you give consent to new leaseholder? Find out what's in your best interest moving forward.

The Noah Cox Grooming Pavilion made its debut at the Athens County Fair, paying tribute to Noah, a teen who died in a tractor accident May 31, 2017.
land in CRP

The deadline to sign up for enrollment in the USDA's Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is Aug. 17. Priority practices include grassed waterways, filter strips, riparian buffers and wetland restoration.
corn-field-blue-sky

Seventy percent of farmers surveyed for Purdue's most recent Ag Barometer expect a net farm income decline of 10 percent or more because of trade conflicts.
tomato

Hot weather can stress even the most heat tolerant plants. Your garden will need special care to survive extended dry periods and heat waves.

The Mercer 4-H Roundup livestock sale was Aug. 3 in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. Youth sold 143 lots for $107,225.07.
Medina Fair livestock sale

The Medina County junior fair livestock sale brought in over $480,000, setting new records during the two-day sale.

The 51st Ohio State Fair Sale of Champions was held Aug. 5, the final date of the state fair. Check out the full list of results.
locked garden shed

The secure storage of pesticides ensures safety and prevents misuse. Learn more about building a pesticide storage unit and using safe storage practices.