Yearly Archives: 2026

Kevin Kibler set up a July 4th roadside display of over 20 tractors spanning nearly 80 years in Edinburg Township to honor his late father, Bill. The impressive tribute of classic Farmalls and Internationals captivated passersby across Portage County.

Editor Rachel Wagoner and Reporter Liz Partsch break down the headlines from Farm and Dairy's July 30, 2026 issue.

Rotational grazing boosts pasture health and extends grazing seasons, but infrastructure costs can hold many farmers back. Monroe SWCD's Wyatt Feldner talks in this week's Dirt on Conservation column about how virtual fencing technology uses solar GPS collars and smartphone apps to easily manage livestock boundaries without building internal fences.

After 33 years writing the Farm and Food File and 45 years in full-time journalism, Alan Guebert pens his final weekly column. He reflects on his journey from cow milking to ag reporting and offers a heartfelt thank you to family, editors and readers.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and state ag leaders unveiled the new 177,000-square-foot Ohio Agricultural Center at the Expo Center earlier this week. Part of a $460M renovation, the facility features interactive exhibits and career displays designed to inspire the next generation of agricultural leaders. You can see it all at the Ohio State Fair that opened July 29 and runs through Aug. 9.

The late Herbert L. Stryffeler of Butler Township will be enshrined in the Columbiana County Agriculture Hall of Fame during a ceremony Aug. 4. Stryffeler brought modern milking tech to Columbiana County as the founder of Stryffeler Dairy Service. His daughter recalled how he kept a 24/7 open-door policy at his home, allowing neighboring farmers to come into his basement shop at any hour to pick up spare parts and leave handwritten notes so their operations wouldn't grind to a halt.

Kanawha County is the 22nd county in West Virginia where spotted lanternfly have been detected. Those living in West Virginia are being asked to report SLF sightings to the WVDA.

What happens when your spouse asks what you are thinking about? Instead of saying "nothing," launch into a convoluted rant about bird feeders, grape jelly stock markets and midsummer solstice math. Here is how Jim Abrams turned an over-explanation into a brand-new fishing reel.

Birthday Cake deviled eggs headline the 2026 Ohio State Fair as Ohio Poultry Association debuts an America 250 flight plus new poultry dishes and classics.

Reporters Liz Partsch and Paul Rowley give a rundown of the top stories in Farm and Dairy newspaper for the week of July 23, 2026.