Tag: 2026-03-05
H5N1 in the milking parlor: New insights into transmission and risks
Ohio State University's Natalie Tarbuck takes a deep dive into H5N1 bird flu in U.S. dairy herds, from udder health to biosecurity. Discover why commercial milk remains safe and how the virus is evolving.
The party of limited government and the 2026 farm trade crisis
U.S. ag trade deficits hit $41B amid tariff volatility and costly carbon pipelines. Discover how 2026 policies are creating a "muddle" for American farmers.
The fog calendar: Using folk wisdom to predict prairie spring storms
Discover the South Dakota "fog calendar" with Eliza Blue. Learn how this prairie folk wisdom predicts spring storms as calving season begins.
Penn State launches 2026 session of the Butcher Apprenticeship Program
This session of the Penn State Butcher Apprenticeship will run from July 13 to Aug. 7 at Penn State’s University Park campus.
Planning your 2026 summer garden: How to prep for canning season
Learn how to inventory your pantry, test your pressure canner, and calculate crop yields to ensure a successful 2026 preserving year.
Lake Erie shipwreck identified after 157 years
After a decade of searching, the National Museum of the Great Lakes and CLUE have finally identified a mysterious Lake Erie shipwreck as The Clough, a 125-foot stone-hauler lost to a brutal 1868 storm. This historic discovery was confirmed by unique architectural details and a distinctive hull patch, bringing a 150-year-old mystery to a close. The identification also serves as a poignant tribute to lead diver David VanZandt, who dedicated his life to uncovering the lake's hidden history.
Columbus woman charged in online auction bid-rigging scheme
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has announced the indictment of Lindsay Klein (aka Lindsay Leslie) following a joint investigation into her business, Priceless Discoveries. Klein is accused of running a shill bidding scheme that artificially inflated online auction prices.
Harrison County deer processor pleads guilty to multiple wildlife violations
A Harrison County deer processor pleaded guilty to charges related to unlawfully selling donated venison that was meant to go to local food pantries, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife.
The story behind the mystery paddle is weirder than you think
Hazard a Guess Mystery Item No. 1300 was an “initiation paddle that was used in a paddling line by the Ohio State Patrol as well as colleges and others upon graduation."
Fire at Madison County, Ohio, farm kills 6,000 hogs
A wind-driven fire at Fine Oak Farms in Madison County, Ohio killed 6,000 hogs on Feb. 25, but no human lives were lost. “It takes a psychological toll on you,” said Fire Chief Brian Bennington. “We feel bad because we lost. And it's not because we did a bad job. It's because we lost. We never want to lose buildings. We never want to lose a life, whether it's an animal or human or anything else.”


















