Yearly Archives: 2026
Throwing in the towel on dishes in detergent
Columnist Kymberly Foster Seabolt takes a nostalgic look back at the days when buying detergent, cereal, or soup meant getting free towels, dishes, and toys. Explore how grocery premiums disappeared and why today's high prices miss those classic extras.
2026 Belmont County Junior Fair Sale results
The 2026 Belmont County Junior Fair Sale brought in $904,429 from 426 lots on Sept. 10.
Mycotoxins in corn: Start planning now to minimize impacts
OSU Extension specialist Jason Hartschuh explains how to identify and manage mycotoxins like DON and ZEA in corn silage. Learn testing strategies and feeding practices to protect dairy herd health, milk protein, and reproduction from feed impacts.
Agriculture past comes alive on walking tour
Did you know that the 19th-century residents of Zoar Village operated a 5,500-acre, self-sufficient settlement? From a sprawling dairy complex that milked 200 cows to thriving apiaries and staple crops, their agricultural footprint was massive. If you love local history and agriculture, Historic Zoar Village is hosting an "America 250 Agriculture Tour" on Oct. 3 and 4.
Do you know what this mystery plow is? We need your help
Frank from Huntsburg, Ohio, sent us this weird-looking plow to identify. Can you help us?
2026 Washington County (Ohio) Fair Livestock Sale results
The Washington County Fair Livestock Sale in southern Ohio brought in $592,000 from 432 lots on Sept. 8.
2026 Portage County Randolph Junior Fair Livestock Sale
The Portage County Randolph Junior Fair Livestock Sale brought in $1.3 million from 641 lots during its sales on Aug. 26, 28 and 29. The Dairy Cheese Auction on Aug. 30 brought in $80,700
Is a data center coming to Conneaut, Ohio? Some residents think so, and they...
Conneaut residents are rallying against potential data center developments. After land offers of $2 million sparked rumors, citizens successfully placed a moratorium on the November ballot to block massive server farms.
Skyrocketing fuel and fertilizer costs leave crop farmers unable to break even
Record diesel prices exceeding $6 a gallon and soaring fertilizer costs are severely squeezing U.S. farmers as the fall harvest begins. Driven by global oil supply disruptions and conflict, high input costs mean few row crop farmers are expected to break even this year.
Ohio State tests rural wireless solutions for high-tech farms
Writer Patrick Cooley details how Ohio State University and Emergent Connext are testing rural wireless broadband networks at the Molly Caren Ag Center to determine the best connectivity solutions for high-tech farming, AI, and agricultural automation.
