Yearly Archives: 2026
Record August rain and storms cause crop damage in Ohio
Ohio is approaching one of its wettest Augusts on record following severe storms and flooding. Ohio State University Extension experts advise farmers to assess crop damage, monitor flooded corn and soybeans, watch for harvest issues and document losses for crop insurance.
Celebrating new beginnings and lifelong country church bonds
Reflecting on childhood memories at a rural country church, the author reconnects with an old friend to celebrate his new marriage. How deep community roots, shared faith, and lasting family connections can bridge decades apart to bring pure joy.
Pennsylvania honors 12 new century farms and a bicentennial farm
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding honored 12 new century farms and one bicentennial farm during Penn State's Ag Progress Days. These 13 Pennsylvania farm families were recognized for preserving agricultural heritage and sustaining their land across generations.
Columbiana County ranch to host bison conference
Coyote Run Ranch in Columbiana County is helping revive the American bison population. Owners Nick and Kristin George are set to host the Eastern Regional Bison Conference in September to educate ranchers on ethical breeding, pasture management and safe livestock handling
New Ohio bill proposes felony penalties for some horse cruelty cases
Ohio’s proposed Equestrian Protection Act would make severe horse cruelty a felony after a Columbiana County neglect case exposed gaps in state law.
Nielsen surveys: Remembering life before streaming and cellphones
After receiving a dollar from Nielsen, Kymberly Foster Seabolt reflects on how much media and communication have changed. From waiting a week for TV cliffhangers and taping songs off the radio to pay phones and long-distance calls, she looks back at life before instant streaming.
Finale: Civil War letters home
A chance discovery of Civil War letters in a local library uncovers the poignant story of Jeromesville's Boyd brothers. Through their own words, a local writer traces the brothers' service, the tragedy of wartime disease, and the lasting legacy marked on a hilltop cemetery monument.
Building future farm leaders through intentional mentoring
Drawing lessons from Homer's Odyssey, Ohio State Extension's David Marrison explores the importance of intentional farm mentorship. Discover how combining traditional guidance with reverse mentoring prepares the next generation to lead family farm operations successfully.
Get back to the basics when restoring weed-infested hay fields
Struggling with heavily weed-infested hay fields? Ohio State Extension educator John Yost breaks down the essential basics for successful field restoration—from soil testing and seed-to-soil contact to working backward from frost dates to build a realistic reseeding timeline.
Pre-harvest checklist: 5 things to inspect around your farm
Before harvest begins, take time outside the machine shed to walk waterways, inspect tile outlets, pull soil tests, plan cover crops, and fix field obstacles. Jane Houin of Ashland SWCD shares five proactive pre-harvest checks to save you time and money this fall.
