Yearly Archives: 2026
Lake Erie daily limits announced for 2026 fishing season
All Lake Erie angler daily harvest limits remain unchanged in Ohio for 2026 and will be in effect through April 30, 2027.
Farmers, vets react to OSU plan: More veterinarians needed but retention is key
At a Wooster town hall, Ohio farmers and veterinarians voiced support for OSU's Protect OHIO plan, which aims to address the shortage of rural vets in Ohio, but warned that student recruitment alone won't fix the rural veterinarian retention problem.
Can you help us identify Mystery Item No. 1303?
Do you know what this is? Hazard a guess at this new item, which came from the Westmoreland Fair Antique Committee, in Greensburg, Pennsylvania.
Maple sugaring put the exclamation point on winter work for pioneers
From sumac spiles to bobsleds, discover the traditional tools and annual rites of pioneer maple sugaring before the age of modern vacuum systems.
Don’t rush the grass: Spring pasture tips that actually pay off
Grazing too early is like cashing a check before payday. Learn why waiting for proper plant height and using rotational grazing protects your forage all season.
Bad choice by POTUS 47 only adds to 47 years of bad choices
Between a 47.5% tariff on China and a Middle East war driving oil toward $200 a barrel, U.S. agriculture faces its most severe supply disruption in history.
Manure management: Applying dairy manure to newly planted crops
Boost your yield! Learn the benefits of applying dairy manure to corn and soybeans post-planting, from moisture gains to protecting emerging seedlings.
Farm and Dairy Weekly Rundown: Episode 52 (4-9-26)
Reporters Liz Partsch and Paul Rowley give readers a rundown of the top stories in the Farm and Dairy the week of April 9, 2026.
Part One: An offer from out of the blue that would shape the future
Spring is a season of new beginnings. For one family in Jeromesville, Ohio, a neighborly proposition and a handshake set the course for a legacy in dairy farming.
Good gravy: Dealing with trolls, grudges and the power of kindness
Kymberly Foster Seabolt explores her "scorched earth" family roots, the sting of online trolls, and how a simple act of kindness can derail a weekend of fuming.
