Yearly Archives: 2026
WVDA confirms case third case of bird flu in 2026
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture recently confirmed the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a backyard flock in Kanawha County. This is the third case of bird flu in WV this year.
Bitter Lamentations: Reviving a Polish Lenten tradition in Youngstown
Through "Gorzkie Żale," Polish Catholics in Youngstown find a new home at St. Columba Cathedral to preserve their sacred music, language, and heritage.
Walleye fever: A deep dive into Ohio’s unofficial state fish
Why do thousands of anglers flock to the Maumee and Sandusky Rivers every spring? Explore the history, economics and pure joy of the Ohio walleye run with Outdoors Columnist Jim Abrams' latest.
Do you know what these needles were used for?
Hazard a Guess Item No. 1302 comes from Prospect, Ohio. Do you know what it is?
The love of reading lasts a lifetime
From Scholastic fairs to overflowing shelves, a lifelong reader explores why we can never have "too many books" and the memories hidden between the pages.
OEFFA announces 2026 stewardship and service award recipients
Bonnie Mitsui and Melinda O’Briant of Turner Farm in Hamilton County received the Stewardship Award, which recognizes outstanding contributions to the cultivation of sustainable agriculture. Debra Knapke of Franklin County received the Service Award, which recognizes extraordinary service in support of sustainable agriculture.
Finalists named for Ohio FFA’s Golden Owl Award
The Ohio FFA, Ohio Farm Bureau, AgCredit, Farm Credit Mid-America and Nationwide announced finalists in the 2025-26 Golden Owl Award contest.
FFA News Roundup for the week of March 19, 2026
Get caught up with the Northwestern Wayne FFA and Clear Fork FFA chapters.
Do you need to reevaluate the nitrogen strategy on your farm?
Nitrogen prices are surging in 2026. Learn how to use the MRTN calculator and Ohio State University Extension tools to find the most profitable nitrogen rate for your corn crop.
The fog calendar: A blizzard validates ancient folk wisdom
Eliza Blue shares how the "fog calendar" accurately predicted a South Dakota blizzard, bringing much-needed moisture to the prairie during calving season.
