Monday, January 12, 2026

Yearly Archives: 2026

From steelhead "home runs" to the Sichuan pheasant strikeout, outdoors columnist Jim Abrams explores the hits and misses of species introduction and the law of unintended consequences.

Reporters Liz Partsch and Paul Rowley give a rundown of the top stories in Farm and Dairy newspaper for the week of Jan. 8, 2026.

The FCC banned new foreign-made drones over security risks, disrupting U.S. farm spray drone use as growers warn of higher costs and fewer alternatives.

The 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show butter sculpture is unveiled. This year’s "Growing a Nation" theme celebrates the U.S. 250th anniversary with a dairy tribute to the Founding Fathers. The PA Farm Show runs now through Jan. 17.
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Submit nominations for the Ohio Certified Crop Advisor of the Year award by Jan. 15 to the Ohio CCA Board.

Season passes are now available for the 2026 Soup at Six Series at the McKinley Presidential Library & Museum, 800 McKinley Monument Drive NW in Canton.

Is the blue pike extinct or just hiding? Explore the history, the massive harvests, and the science behind why this legendary Lake Erie fish disappeared.
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Judith Sutherland finishes the story of the life of her beloved great-uncle Sam.

Columnist Kymbery Foster Seabolt reveals her decluttering secrets: donate your old breadmaker, buy more stuff at the thrift store and drive your junk around until you forget it.

Eliza Blue reflects on New Year transformations and introduces "Keeping Kith," a raw field-recording series capturing the spirit of her South Dakota ranch.