Friday, November 6, 2026

Through the Archbold Beef Project and annual Burger Bash, an Ohio community has contributed over $783,000 to Growing Hope Globally. Learn how local grassroots fundraising empowers farmers in developing nations with sustainable agricultural training to build lifelong food security.

Chronic poachers operate quietly, methodically, and often hide behind respected reputations. A retired wildlife officer examines the psychology of serial game law violators, the danger they pose to wildlife and conservation, and why public tips are vital to stopping them.

Reporters Liz Partsch and Paul Rowley give readers a rundown of the top stories in the Farm and Dairy the week of Oct. 15, 2026.
Jay Calame

Jay Calame spent decades restoring John Deere equipment; for his 100th birthday, his neighbor gifted him his favorite John Deere tractor: a 4020.

Preparing pastures in the fall is critical for cool-season forage survival. OSU Extension outlines key management practices—from soil testing and fertilizer to weed control and proper grazing height—to protect plant roots and ensure strong pasture regrowth next spring.

Ohio wildland firefighters from the ODNR Division of Forestry and partner agencies mobilized across the country in 2026, deploying engines, hand crews, and management teams to fight wildfires in Texas, Georgia, Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota and Oregon.

The Tuscarawas County Junior Fair Livestock Sale brought in $1.6 million from 727 lots on Sept. 24, 25 and 26, 2026.

The Barlow Independent Fair Market Livestock Auction brought in $325,415 from 249 lots at its sale on Oct. 3, 2026.

The Great Geauga County Junior Fair Livestock Sale brought in $1.6 million from 784 lots on Sept. 4, and 5, 2026.

Severe storms disrupted fairs across Ohio and Appalachia, causing floods, cancellations and losses, but communities rallied to keep events going.