Yearly Archives: 2026
2026 Mahoning County Junior Fair Sale results
The Mahoning County Junior Fair Sale at the Canfield Fair brought in $1.2 million from 622 lots on Sept. 3, 4 and 7, 2026.
2026 Butler County Junior Livestock Sale at the Butler Farm Show
The Butler County Junior Livestock Sale at the Butler Farm Show brought in $373,992.50 from 218 lots on Aug. 13, 2026.
Farm and Dairy Weekly Rundown: Episode 75 (10-1-26)
Reporters Liz Partsch and Paul Rowley give readers a rundown of the top stories in the Farm and Dairy the week of Oct. 1, 2026.
Fall forage inventory: 4 steps to measure your winter feed
As winter approaches, evaluating fall forage is essential for livestock producers. Learn how to calculate livestock demand, measure pasture dry matter, evaluate stored hay quality, and extend your grazing season with four practical steps to avoid costly emergency feed purchases.
Memories matter far more than gear in autumn bird hunting
As autumn arrives, small game bird hunting draws us into the uplands and lowlands. Writer Jim Abrams reflects on favorite shotguns, memorable hunting dogs, and why the best hunting experiences are defined by shared memories rather than fancy equipment or flawless pedigrees.
Preparing for rye planting in wet conditions
Exceptionally wet weather in Ohio can make planting fall small-grain forage challenging. OSU Extension's Emma Matcham shares practical tips for repairing field ruts, managing deep soil compaction, following Hessian Fly Free dates, and adjusting seeding rates for late rye planting.
Medina SWCD highlights conservation at the Medina County Fair
Medina Soil and Water Conservation District shares highlights from the 181st Medina County Fair. Learn about their America 250 land history booth, annual small square hay bale judging contest, and new interactive Rolling River stream trailer used for watershed conservation education.
Healthy comfort food: Easy swaps for fall recipes
Fall weather brings cravings for warm comfort foods, but you don't have to give up nutrition. Learn how simple ingredient swaps—such as Greek yogurt, applesauce, cauliflower, and extra vegetables—can lighten up classic recipes while keeping all the flavor you love this season.
Once nearly lost, ‘living dinosaurs’ are returning to Ohio waters
Endangered lake sturgeon—known as 'living dinosaurs'—are returning to Ohio waters. Discover how dedicated conservation efforts to stock thousands of these prehistoric fish in the Cuyahoga and Maumee rivers are bringing new hope for a self-sustaining population in Lake Erie.
How is the excessive rain impacting harvest? OSU expert answers
Ohio’s wet summer isn’t over yet — and now farmers are heading into harvest. So what does all this rain mean for corn and soybeans? An Ohio State expert and Ohio farmer explain how saturated fields, crop disease and limited harvest windows could affect this year’s crop — and what farmers can do to prepare.
