Reflections on The Racing Report
Photojournalist Matthew Chasney reflects on documenting grassroots short track racing, the people behind it, and why preserving this community matters now more than ever.
Ham radio keeps people connected, even “when all else fails”
In an era of smartphones and high-speed fiber, it’s easy to think of amateur radio as a "hobby of the past." But as many rural residents and emergency responders know, it’s often the only thing that works when cell towers fail and the power goes out.
Two workers die from injuries months after Ohio orphan well explosion
Two Ohio men died and three others remain in the hospital following an explosion in late August at an orphan well in Wayne National Forest. The well in Washington County, Ohio, was in the process of being plugged when it blew out.
A tale of a lost Christmas
Boxes of discarded Christmas ornaments lead to a search, a reunion and a reminder for the author that love and family memories outlive us.
2025 Year in review: Record yields, trade turmoil and the future of Ohio agriculture
From record corn yields to tariff impacts and HPAI outbreaks, explore the major trends, policy shifts and innovations that defined Ohio agriculture in 2025.
Cougar family spotted in Michigan for first time in a century
Michigan officials confirm a rare sighting of a cougar with two kittens in the Upper Peninsula, marking the first verified reproduction in over 100 years.
Farm and Dairy Weekly Rundown: Episode 37 (12-18-25)
Episode 37 of Farm and Dairy’s Weekly Rundown: Liz Partsch and Paul Rowley cover Dec. 18 headlines, from vet shortages to Ohio Farm Bureau news.
Australian boots, Ohio roots
An Ohio "cowboy" in Queensland: OSU grad Hayden Johnson, of Richmond, Ohio, shares his experience ranching in Australia, from red-dirt roads to the global beef trade.
Ohio Farm Bureau hosts 107th annual meeting
The Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation awarded the $100,000 Growing Tomorrow Grant to Clover Valley Farm in Clermont County at the OFBF annual meeting. Clover Valley Farm is a small regenerative family farm owned and run by Nathan and Jill Parriman.
Ohio invests $30M to address large animal vet shortage
Ohio is investing $30 million in OSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine to expand rural veterinary care, strengthen biosecurity, and support agriculture statewide.
