Saturday, February 21, 2026

The USDA’s latest round of programs seek connect farmers to local food networks. Despite these efforts, it's still hard for local producers to get real help.

Even after 40 years of watching the latest and greatest in equipment and technology, it’s still possible to impress Jim Trotter.
Fisher

Fishers may be making a resurgence in Ohio as 30 have been sighted in Ashtabula, Lake, Trumbull, Jefferson and Columbiana counties since 2013.
Vegetables grown at the Grafton Correctional Institution

So far this year the Grafton Correctional Institution garden has contributed 14,500 pounds of vegetables to hunger charities.
grain silos

Ohio State and Penn State agriculture experts discuss grain bin and silo safety tips to avoid entrapment and hazardous gases.
Grand Champion Steer

The 2023 Washington County Fair junior livestock sale totaled $420,550. Find all the results here.
Grand Champion Market Beef

The 2023 Noble County Fair junior livestock sale totaled $978,198.20. Find all the results here.
Grand Champion Steer

The 2023 Jefferson County Fair junior livestock sale totaled $496,234.40. Find all the results here.
corn kernels and dollar bills

The Ohio office dedicated to helping farmers apply for the USDA's Discrimination Financial Assistance Program is now available for farmers to use.
autonomous tractor

Precision agriculture’s latest push is autonomous tractors. Although the shift to automation will be gradual, it is coming nevertheless, and Ohio State professor Scott Shearer is on the cutting edge of advancing this technology.