Yearly Archives: 2026
Guebert: There are no rules for little brothers
In this week's Farm and Food File, Alan Guebert shares a poignant reflection on the sudden passing of his younger brother, Perry. Following a final, lighthearted text exchange about Navy life, the loss of a sibling throws a long-standing family dynamic completely out of balance.
Growing up on the farm meant no time for boredom
From building straw tunnels to diving into the farm pond, Judith Sutherland refelcts on her rural childhood where summer meant a mix of hard work and ultimate freedom. Unlike "townie" friends who faced afternoon boredom, farm life ensured there was never a single precious moment wasted.
The Racing Report: Push truck drivers
In Part 2 of The Racing Report, photojournalist Matthew Chasney rides along with Jeremy "Speedy" Durnwald. For 31 years, this volunteer push truck driver and his 1979 Ford Bronco have been the unsung heroes keeping Ohio sprint car racing alive—all for the love of the sport.
Evaluating your heat stress mitigation plan should include your nutrition program
Did your dairy cows suffer during the recent heat wave? Beyond fans and soakers, nutritional strategies—including yeast products, minerals, niacin and adjusting feed delivery times—can help alleviate heat stress, sustain milk production and reduce herd inflammation, according to Ohio State Extension's Jason Hartschuh.
Why true conservation needs to start in our own backyards
While parks protect wild spaces, they can give the false impression that nature only belongs there. Stark Soil and Water Conservation District's Todd A. Clark shares a nostalgic look at shifting natural baselines and explains why small-scale conservation at home is vital for inspiring the next generation.
Farm and Dairy Weekly Rundown: Episode 65 (7-9-26)
In this week's Farm and Dairy Weekly Rundown, Editor Rachel Wagoner joins Reporter Liz Partsch discuss how a meatpacking facility is polluting a rural community's water wells. They also talk about the Senate's Farm Bill draft, a cat cafe in Johnstown that is saving animals and revitalizing the downtown and a lively discussion on the true nature of hot dogs.
World Cup tourists are obsessed with American ranch dressing
The 2026 World Cup is bringing global visitors to the U.S., and social media is buzzing with their love for American culture. From the scale of our scenery to an unexpected obsession with ranch dressing that has the TSA on high alert, Kymberly Foster Seabolt highlights the fun.
Rusty Cat Cafe finds cats new homes, addresses animal control crisis in Johnstown
Johnstown, Pennsylvania's Rusty Cat Cafe is more than a cozy spot for coffee—it's helping solve a local animal control crisis. Partnering with the Johnstown Animal Welfare Society, the cafe serves as a foster hub to find loving homes for stray cats and revitalize the downtown community.
Shade and water: A cow’s best friends
High summer temperatures and heat indexes over 100 degrees put livestock at risk. Ohio State University Extension Educator Catelyn Turner shares practical tips on utilizing shade and managing water sources to reduce cattle heat stress, protect weight gains, and maintain reproductive health.
Senate farm bill cuts act forbidding states from setting livestock production laws
The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry released its long-awaited draft farm bill on June 23 that cuts the Save Our Bacon Act.
