Yearly Archives: 2026
Flashback: 1987’s high-tech warden
Retrace the career of Montgomery County Game Protector Kevin O’Dell, who used community partnerships to pioneer high-tech wildlife enforcement in the 1980s.
Conservation agronomists available to assist farmers
Four new H2Ohio conservation agronomists are available to help farmers with H2Ohio in the Western Lake Erie Basin to provide one-on-one technical assistance, facilitating training events and on-farm demonstrations and supporting nutrient planning for producers.
How to host a memorable dinner party for any occassion
Have you ever wanted to host a few people for dinner and were not sure where to start? I can help.
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Cargill to close its Dayton grain facility
Cargill confirmed its intention to close the grain elevator in Dayton over the next 20 months “to allow time for production ramp-down and to enable supply chain adjustments.” The facility employs 230 people.
Bill that establishes data center regulations passes Pa. House
Pennsylvania House Bill 1834 would establish data center regulations to protect ratepayers from rising electric costs and incentives clean energy projects.
Maximizing alfalfa yields starts at planting
Establish a high-yield alfalfa stand this spring. Learn about optimal soil temperatures, frost tolerance, weed control, and why April 1 is a key date.
Ohio pole barn contractor gets prison time for defrauding consumers
Ryan C. Needels, owner of Clear View Construction, in Marion, Ohio, was sentenced to 17 to 22 years in prison after defrauding consumers of more than $400,000.
Grass tetany and blackleg: What to know and how prevent it
Lush pastures can be deadly. Learn how to identify symptoms of grass tetany and why a simple vaccination is the only real defense against soil-borne blackleg.
Practice pasture patience: Why turning cattle out too early will cost you
Southeastern Ohio’s grass is greening up, but don’t open the gate yet. Learn why waiting for root establishment ensures a drought-resistant grazing season.
‘I can spot a Sutherland Westie from a mile away’
From a childhood Pekingese to 30 years of raising West Highland Terriers, Judith Sutherland shares why responsible breed preservation is a labor of love.


















