Longest lateral in US drilled into Marcellus shale by Expand Energy
Expand's Rig EDC 41 drilled the longest lateral in U.S. history, at 27,657 feet or 5.2 miles, at BW Edge MSH 210H well in Marshall County, West Virginia.
Farm and Dairy Weekly Rundown: Episode 10 (6-12-25)
Reporter Paul Rowley and editor Rachel Wagoner give a rundown of the top stories in Farm and Dairy newspaper for the week of June 12, 2025.
Snow in June? It’s the eastern cottonwood tree
Retired wildlife biologist Tami Gingrich details the unique qualities of the cottonwood tree, highlighting their showy seed dispersal.
Select Sires CEO receives national honor for contributions to dairy industry
Select Sires, Inc. CEO David Thorbahn’s passion for dairy cattle began on his family’s 600-acre registered Holstein dairy farm in north central Ohio.
Ohio rancher uses cattle IQ tests to improve Texas Longhorn herds
Darol Dickinson, of Dickinson Cattle Company, shares the keys to his successful Texas Longhorn business based in southeastern Ohio.
The Racing Report: Brian Razum
For the second installment of The Racing Report, photojournalist Matthew Chasney follows Brian Razum in the 305 division of the Attica-Fremont Championship series at Attica Raceway Park.
Farmers warn Ohio’s water quality gains could slip without H2Ohio funding
The Ohio Agriculture Conservation Initiative’s recent farm tour showed off how local farmers are using science-based practices to improve their land and water quality. But these efforts could be jeopardized if a proposed $120 million cut in H2Ohio funding is passed in Ohio's proposed budget.
Farm and Dairy Weekly Rundown: Episode 9 (6-5-25)
Reporters Liz Partsch and Paul Rowley give a rundown of the top stories in Farm and Dairy newspaper for the week of June 5, 2025.
Tulip trees are a treasure
Tami Gingrich delves into the value of tulip trees, detailing their beautiful blooms and the bevy of pollinators they support throughout the spring.
Rural craft entrepreneur preserves Appalachian broom tradition
Rural arts programs helped Eastern Kentucky maker Cynthia Main develop Sunhouse Craft, a sustainable business with an Appalachian sense of place.
