Yearly Archives: 2026
Ohio junior fair boards deliver record food donations
Discover how Ohio Junior Fair boards are fighting food insecurity through Farm Credit Mid-America's "Stock the Trailer" program. Youth leaders in Ross and Lorain counties set new records, mobilizing communities to collect and deliver over 1.6 million pounds of food and water to local pantries.
The best fishing partners have a wagging tail —and a closed mouth
From learning when to keep his "beak shut" about secret honey holes to mastering the classic fish story, Jim Abrams reflects on a lifetime of angling. Discover why human partners often talk too much, and why a loyal dog makes the ultimate, trustworthy fishing companion.
Ohio pioneers made cheese to preserve milk without refrigeration
Without refrigeration, early Ohio Country farmers relied on traditional cheesemaking to extend their winter milk supply. Historian Paul Locher breaks down the step-by-step pioneer process of using rennet, straining whey and pressing hard cheeses to preserve dairy for months.
Part four: Ralph’s father proposes a compromise on the water battle
In the early 1900s, drought pushed Colorado ranchers to the brink of a violent water war. Drawing from Ralph Moody’s autobiographical book "Little Britches," this article explores how his father, Charlie, proposed a peaceful 80% compromise that saved both crops and lives on the range.
Celebrate dairy farmers all month long
In celebration of June Dairy Month, Dwight Roseler reflects on the 250-year history of American agriculture. From a humorous "city boy" definition of a cow to the deeply moving words of Frank Mann’s Farmers Creed, discover why we owe so much gratitude to our hardworking dairy farmers.
Farm and Dairy Weekly Rundown: Episode 62 (6-18-26)
Reporters Liz Partsch and Paul Rowley give readers a rundown of the top stories in the Farm and Dairy the week of June 18, 2026.
Big Boy No. 4014 steams across the Northeast for America 250
Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 drew huge crowds in Lorain, Ohio, as the restored million‑pound steam locomotive tours the nation for America’s 250th.
Screwworms eat flesh, screw-ups cost money
The flesh-eating New World screwworm has returned to the U.S. Southwest. While Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins blames the previous administration, critics point to early 2025 budget cuts made by the Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency that halted critical livestock monitoring.
What is this mystery wooden item?
We have a new item for Hazard a Guess this week, and its a twofer. Take a look and let us know what you think.
Portal patient patience
You dutifully fill out your medical history on the online patient portal, only to be handed a 1992-style clipboard at check-in. Columnist Kymberly Foster Seabolt explores the frustrating redundancy of modern healthcare administration and asks: where is all that digital data actually going?
