Yearly Archives: 2026

Fly season starts long before the first swarm appears. If you want to protect your herd’s weight gain and milk production this summer, the work begins in April. From cleaning up old bedding to starting IGR minerals, taking action now prevents a population explosion in July. Check out these expert tips from OSU Extension’s Ted Wiseman on how to build an integrated fly management plan that works.

From Michigan tulips to South Dakota blizzards, Eliza Blue explores how a snowy Easter brings the essential moisture and renewal needed for ranch life.

Most amphibians start in the water and move to land—but the Eastern newt likes to do things a little differently. After spending its teenage years as a brilliant orange Red Eft wandering the forest floor, it undergoes a total transformation to head back into the water for good. Dive into the fascinating, "bass-ackward" life cycle of this incredible salamander in our latest feature by biologist Tami Gingrich.

See what East Knox FFA, Delta FFA, Ashland FFA and Racine Southern FFA are up to this week.

While it might feel like a tradition from Grandma’s era, modern science says a "seasonal reset" is more important than ever for our busy lives. From reducing hidden allergens to lowering stress levels, a deep clean is about much more than just a tidy room—it's about your health. Check out these updated tips from Ohio State University Extension’s LuAnn Duncan.

West Holmes FFA, West Branch FFA, Racine Southern FFA, Delta FFA and Ashland FFA chapters have been busy. See what they're up to.

Morrow County farmers and officials unite against the Ohio Department of Transportation's proposed U.S. 23/I-71 connector, fearing a new four-lane highway will destroy prime farmland for a six-minute shortcut.

Discover the story behind the Ohio Beef Expo’s most unique tradition—a world-class bagpiper leading the Shorthorn Lassie Queens to the show ring.

The arrival of baby chicks at the feed store is the one true sign of spring on the plains, leading to new additions, surprise snow, and a movie night for the ages.

Settlement money will be given to Belmont, Gallia, Lawrence, Meigs, Morgan and Washington counties to support local drinking water infrastructure projects in over a dozen communities.