Yearly Archives: 2026
2026 Great Geauga County Junior Fair Livestock Sale results
The Great Geauga County Junior Fair Livestock Sale brought in $1.6 million from 784 lots on Sept. 4, and 5, 2026.
Wild weather wallops Ohio county fairs in 2026
Severe storms disrupted fairs across Ohio and Appalachia, causing floods, cancellations and losses, but communities rallied to keep events going.
Call it hatcheling, hackeling or hetcheling — you’ll get the point
Before flax could be spun into fine linen thread, early craftspeople relied on hatcheling. Learn about the specialized hatchelsmiths who built these spiked iron tools and how decorated hatchels evolved from essential farm equipment into prized early American folk art.
Big Knob Livestock Club at Big Knob Grange Fair (Pa.)
The Big Knob Livestock Club Sale at the Big Knob Grange Fair in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, brought in $123,862 from 76 lots on Sept. 3, 2026.
2026 Carroll County Fair Livestock Sale results
The Carroll County Fair Livestock Sale brought in $978,613.50 from 408 lots on July 24 and 25, 2026.
Former Ohio wildlife pilot shares stories from a sky-high career
For 25 years, pilot John Clem flew missions for the Ohio Division of Wildlife—from tracking serial killers and radio-tagging otters to flying through the Appalachians. Learn how aviation transformed state wildlife management, law enforcement, and conservation in Ohio.
The invisible org chart: Who holds real influence on your farm?
While a formal chart shows who reports to whom, a farm's invisible organizational chart reveals where trust and influence truly reside. Ohio State University Extension specialist David Marrison explains why identifying these informal leaders can improve farm communication and transition planning.
The Miscanthus mistake: Hidden risks of popular privacy grasses
Popular non-native privacy grasses like Miscanthus can quickly escape landscaping and hunting plots to become invasive pests. Learn about the hidden ecological risks of Miscanthus and explore native alternatives like switchgrass and big bluestem for effective screens and wildlife habitat.
Fall can be an effective time to control troublesome weeds
Fall provides a prime window to control perennial and biennial pasture weeds like Canada thistle and poison hemlock. Applying systemic herbicides while weeds are actively growing targets roots before winter, but watch out for residual impacts on spring legume seeding.
Major disaster declaration approved for 7 Ohio counties
A major disaster declaration has been approved for seven Ohio counties impacted by severe weather and tornadoes in August. Residents in Clermont, Franklin, Hamilton, Licking, Morgan, Muskingum and Perry counties can now apply for FEMA assistance and visit local Disaster Recovery Centers.
