Saturday, February 21, 2026
a tractor trailer full of soybeans drives at an angle into a soybean plant

Ohio's soybean crush capacity could grow as much as 35% in the next few years. That's good news for farmers, industry experts say.
deer on the side of the road

During their breeding season, deer may dart into roadways with little caution. Drivers should be extra vigilant during rut to avoid deer-vehicle collisions.
Cows looking out into the aisle of the barn at RMD Dairy, in RIttman, Ohio.

Lee Beers talks about "hustle culture" and ways dairy farmers can diversify their income sources.
hellbender

An eastern hellbender raised in captivity was found with eggs in a nest in the wild, marking a huge milestone for conservation efforts in Ohio.
pink brush hog

S&S Equipment owner Bud Smith is raffling off a limited edition pink BH216 cutter by Brush Hog with 100% of proceeds going to the American Cancer Society.

Chipmunk cheeks are actually kind of incredible, and vital to the rodent's survival each winter. Tami Gingrich describes the unique survival strategies of these tiny foragers.
Grand Champion Market Beef

The Wayne County Junior Fair livestock sale totaled $1,898,339.17 on Sept. 13. Find all the results here.
Two women with their backs to the camera wrap their arms around each other as they look at a damaged and burned dairy barn.

The Brunton family is still processing the loss, but the community has rallied around the beloved Beaver County dairy farm.
bluebirds at feeder

Offering bluebirds a food supply can influence their decision to migrate. That's why you must continue to feed them throughout the winter once you start.
Ethanol Industry Meeting

The Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association hosted a group of government officials and business leaders from Africa and Europe to talk about ethanol.