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Farm and Dairy tells the story of Leonard Truck and Trailer, a family-owned business that grew from selling horses in 1963 to becoming one of the nation's largest trailer dealerships while staying rooted in agriculture.

Reporters Liz Partsch and Paul Rowley give readers a rundown of the top stories in the Farm and Dairy the week of June 11, 2026.

After buying Coia Sales in 2020, farmer and entrepreneur David Daywalt relocated the Kubota dealership to Rootstown and expanded its footprint with the acquisition of a second location in Wellington.

Farm and Dairy's Paul Rowley explores how birds benefit agriculture, from barn owls that control rodents to research linking insect-eating birds with higher crop yields and healthier farm ecosystems.

The annual Ohio Envirothon competition, held June 1-3, put high school students' knowledge of environmental science to the test. From hands-on outdoor challenges to teamwork and problem-solving, this competition is preparing Ohio's youth for future careers in natural resources, agriculture and environmental science.

The USDA has confirmed a case of the flesh-eating New World screwworm in a Texas calf, marking its return after being eradicated in 1966. A second case emerged two days later in another calf about 6 miles from the first detection. By June 8, the tally of affected animals had risen to four, including a goat in Gillespie County, Texas, and a dog in Lea County, New Mexico, classified as the first U.S. case there.

On May 15, Mansfield Speedway, which had lain dormant since 2019, returned to life for the Comeback Classic before a sellout crowd. Farm and Dairy's Matthew Chasney was there to cover it. Check out the photo gallery online and video on our social media.

Reporters Liz Partsch and Paul Rowley give readers a rundown of the top stories in the Farm and Dairy the week of June 4, 2026.

Severe spring freezes have devastated Ohio and Pennsylvania orchards, causing record-breaking crop losses. After early blooms were destroyed by dropping temperatures, local farmers are facing drastic shortages of apples, peaches and plums.

Ohio State University Extension Educator Holly Bandy shares how parents can use summer break to build resilience in children. Discover why stepping back, allowing "safe failures" and encouraging a growth mindset helps kids develop critical life skills that last into adulthood.