Sunday, February 22, 2026
Abraham Drainage project

Taylor Abraham, owner of Abraham Drainage and Excavation, believes better drainage can help many farmers increase production with a much lower investment.
Unkefer Sales

Unkefer Sales, in Minerva, Ohio, has upgraded its landscaping, showrooms and shop, but the most important aspect of the business hasn’t changed.
drought corn Farm and Dairy file photo

It's dry out there and grain prices remain low. Marlin Clark weighs in on planting progress, crop conditions and corn, soybean and wheat prices.
Allegheny National Forest

Camping at Dewdrop Campground, site 74, in Allegheny National Forest means trading convenience and comfort for a breathtaking view in the wilderness.
two white men shake hands behind a lecturn

A nationwide search for the next general manager of the Ohio Expo Center & State Fair is now underway, after Virgil Strickler announced his retirement.
a woman stands holding an awards plaque

Wagoner earned first place in the features category of the North American Agricultural Journalists 2023 Writing Awards. Her story, “Balancing love, loss and life after a farmer’s suicide,” was selected from among 49 entries.
wine

A record-breaking total of 432 entries were judged in the 2023 Ohio Wine Competition. Check out the full list of winners.
a blue tractor moves across a field of green, mowing hay

Soil and plant tissue test results show no contamination from a fire and chemical burnoff that followed a massive train derailment in East Palestine. So, area farmers are moving on after months of unknowns.
birdbath

A good location, daily maintenance and regular cleanings can help ensure your birdbath stays clean throughout the summer and into fall.
The front end of the BeBot which sifts through sand and picks up debris has a camera inside the cage area so a single person can monitor its progress. Photo taken on May 18 at Hinckley Lake Reservation.Credit: Nella Citino

Recently, two trash removal devices were purchased to fight against plastics, small pieces of contaminants, and general litter in Lake Erie. One is for the water, and the other is for the sand. The robots are efficient, effective, and environmentally friendly, and they are a valuable tool for cleaning up the lake and other waterways.