Yearly Archives: 2026
Dragonflies: Unique aerial acrobats
Naturalist Tami Gingrich explores the fascinating world of dragonflies, from their jet-propelled aquatic nymph stage to their role as agile mosquito-hunting aerial acrobats.
Mercer County Grange Fair canceled due to lack of volunteers, funding issues
The Mercer County Grange Fair in western Pennsylvania was canceled after 60 years due to a lack of volunteers and funding as a result of the current high cost economy, organizers said.
Big Bacon’s Farm Bill carve-out needs to be carved out
Industrial pork giants are pushing Congress to use the 2026 Farm Bill to overturn voter-approved state animal welfare laws. Why the 'Save Our Bacon Act' is a corporate carve-out that undermines states' rights and hurts independent farmers succeeding under humane standards.
Do you know what’s really growing in your pasture?
Recent droughts and unpredictable weather have given pasture weeds an advantage. Ohio State University Extension educator Ted Wiseman explains how to evaluate your fields, use targeted weed control, and implement smart grazing practices to rebuild a healthy, resilient stand of forage.
Go green and save green: Why it’s time to switch to organic lawn care
Synthetic lawn fertilizers fuel harmful algal blooms and drain your wallet. Geauga SWCD explains how transitioning to natural, organic lawn care practices builds healthy soil, protects local water quality, and creates a low-maintenance yard that saves you money.
How an Ohio trailer dealership ended up selling guns, animal supplements and more
Farm and Dairy tells the story of Leonard Truck and Trailer, a family-owned business that grew from selling horses in 1963 to becoming one of the nation's largest trailer dealerships while staying rooted in agriculture.
Farm and Dairy Weekly Rundown: Episode 61 (6-11-26)
Reporters Liz Partsch and Paul Rowley give readers a rundown of the top stories in the Farm and Dairy the week of June 11, 2026.
Farmer and entrepreneur grows Coia Sales after buying dealership
After buying Coia Sales in 2020, farmer and entrepreneur David Daywalt relocated the Kubota dealership to Rootstown and expanded its footprint with the acquisition of a second location in Wellington.
Birds of a feather: The economic value of birds in agriculture is coming back...
Farm and Dairy's Paul Rowley explores how birds benefit agriculture, from barn owls that control rodents to research linking insect-eating birds with higher crop yields and healthier farm ecosystems.
Wildlife cartels and the cat who leads them
Most cats aggressively guard their territory, but Kymberly Foster Seabolt's prefers to host guests. From a "raccoon cartel" to lounging possums, meet Kai: the feline social director who turned her porch into an interspecies wildlife sanctuary (leaving Kym wondering who is actually running the show).
