Hickory Horned Devils: Gentle giants of our deciduous forests
Despite its fierce name and massive size, the hickory horned devil is a harmless caterpillar that lives high in the forest canopy. Discover the fascinating life cycle of this gentle giant and its incredible transformation into the royal walnut moth, North America's heaviest moth.
Pennsylvania sisters receive national Young Jersey Breeder Award
Michelle and Rose Morian of Mish-Ro Jerseys in Atlantic, Pennsylvania, received the 2026 Young Jersey Breeder Award. The sisters were recognized for their expertise in breeding exceptional Registered Jerseys, their community leadership and their dedication to agricultural education.
Caregiving crisis: A growing challenge for farm families
As the farming population ages, more agricultural families are forced to balance off-farm jobs, demanding daily chores, and caregiving for aging parents. Ohio State University Extension's LuAnn Duncan explains the impact of this chronic stress and why open communication and planning are vital for rural caregivers.
2026 Medina County Fair Livestock Sale results
The 2026 Medina County Fair Livestock Sale brought in $1.1 million in sales from 775 lots on Aug. 7 and 8. Get the full sale of champions and a photo gallery here.
Barbara Pearce honored by Pa. Association of Conservation Districts
Indiana County Conservation District Director Barbara Pearce received the President’s Award from the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts.
Farm and Dairy Weekly Rundown: Episode 72 (9-3-26)
Editor Rachel Wagoner and reporter Paul Rowley give readers a rundown of the top stories in the Farm and Dairy the week of Sept. 3, 2026.
A decade after 4-H split, Beaver County livestock clubs hit their stride
After leaving 4-H in 2015, Beaver County’s independent livestock clubs Beaver County's Stockmen’s Club and Big Knob Livestock Club found new life, growing membership and bringing kids and communities together.
2026 Muskingum County Fair Livestock Sale results
The 2026 Muskingum County Fair Livestock Sale brought in $1.3 million in sales from 614 lots on Aug. 20-22. Get the full sale of champions and a photo gallery here.
2026 Mahoning County Agricultural Hall of Fame inductees announced
Jerome Hull, Brenda Anderson Markley, and Howard Moff were inducted into the Mahoning County Agricultural Hall of Fame at the 180th Canfield Fair. The 2026 inductees were recognized for their lasting contributions to farming, education and community service in Ohio.
2026 Waterford Community Junior Fair Sale results
The 2026 Waterford Community Junior Fair Sale brought in $526,825 from 219 lots on Aug. 15, 2026.
