Saturday, January 24, 2026
pansies

When it comes to planting in containers, pots can be too big, too small or just right. Choose the right size container with these tips.
Manure agitationvideo

Manure is a valuable resource for livestock and crop farmers, and the equipment and technology continues to evolve.
wheat growing

Grains are becoming increasingly popular to grow in the home garden.
Ayrshire cattle

SALEM, Ohio -- A group of Ayrshire dairy cattle owners who want to advance the red and white breed have formed a special outreach...

Find out who topped the junior fair market livestock competitions at this year's Columbiana County Fair.
freestall barn waiting area

USDA announces MPP safety net kicks in for dairymen; deadline currently set at Sept. 30, although lawmakers pushing for extension until Dec. 31.
dep oil and gas report cover

Pennsylvania is the second largest supplier of natural gas in the nation, producing enough natural gas to power more than 62 million U.S. households annually.
mosquito

Peter Piermarini believes there’s a new, biological way to combat the mosquitoes that transmit Zika: make them unable to pee.
Drought conditions

The U.S. Drought Monitor shows most of northeast Ohio in the early stages of drought, although that could improve following recent rains.
Tilling

Understanding a tractor’s stability — its center of gravity and stability baseline — in relation to outside forces could prevent a major accident or injury.