Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Lawrence grand lamb in ring

This year's Lawrence County Fair market livestock sale totaled 238,061.25. Here are the results of this year's grand and reserve champion winners.
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Fall is a busy time of year for agritourism. Whether you’re planning a corn maze, a farm festival or a tour of the farm, here are some things to consider.

Electronic sow feeding systems have been able to monitor individual intake of gilts and sows housed together and could eventually improve feed efficiency.
FSR HOF Ernst and McFarland

Stan Ernst and Louis McFarland will be inducted into the Farm Science Review’s Hall of Fame.

Before the leaves begin to change, let’s take some time to enjoy all the fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs that are in season and readily available.
Austin Pullins

Noah Cox was remembered as his best friend showed his steer at the Athens County Fair. Noah's steer won grand champion and has now raised more than $76,000.
Monsanto-ToolGen logos

Monsanto has created an agreement with biotech firm ToolGen to use ToolGen’s CRISPR technology platform for use in genetic development of plants.
POET Biorefining-Marion plant

POET Biorefining-Marion broke ground Aug. 15 to expand its production capacity from 70 million gallons of ethanol per year to 150 million gallons.

A new telemedicine program through the Butler Health System in western Pennsylvania is giving patients more free time and less wait time.

The Pennsylvania family that lost their entire dairy herd in a barn fire Aug. 2 continues to recover, although the future of their farm is uncertain.