Tuesday, June 16, 2026

The junior fair livestock auction got underway Wednesday night at the Portage County Fair, with hogs selling first.
black swamp map

Black Swamp Conservancy will use long-term lease agreements to provide aspiring farmers affordable access to land in 16 eligible counties in northwest Ohio.
Belmont County cattle

USDA’s Rural Development agency is investing nearly $60.5 million, the single largest dollar obligation in Ohio Rural Development history, to modernize rural water service in Belmont County.
Harvesting hay silagevideo

Rainy days have made hay and forage harvesting a challenge, but have also kept the crop growing.
beech leaf disease

Ohioans encouraged to report signs of emerging beech leaf disease to prevent its spread.
Purple Salvia

Everyone goes chrysanthemum, aster and goldenrod crazy in the fall, but there are so many more choices to add fall color to your flower garden.
drainage and waterway, WOTUS

The Obama-era EPA Waters of the United States ruling is now on the books in 26 states, including Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Lawrence County grand champion hog

Lawrence County 4-H and FFA members taking market livestock wrapped up their project year at the annual livestock sale. Buyers supported the county's youth with an overall sale total of $220,000.
pesticides

Proper pesticide storage can help prolong chemical shelf life and prevent accidents.

Ohio farm and rural groups met in Columbus to discuss opioid abuse with the federal office of Rural Development.