COLUMBUS — By the time many farmers realize slugs are in their fields, the damage has often already happened. The first clues are easy to miss: irregular holes in young leaves, ragged feeding damage and thin, silvery trails across newly emerged plants. By daylight, the slugs are usually gone, hidden beneath crop residue and soil […]
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Bellville student earns Oklahoma State University agricultural scholarship
BELLVILLE – A Bellville student was honored by the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture with academic scholarship support for the 2026-2027 academic year. Caroline Tilton, of Bellville, was awarded the Agricultural Leadership scholarship. The scholarships were awarded at the 2026 Scholarship and Awards banquet, hosted by the Ferguson College on March 26. These […]
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Farmer-led research powers new findings, effective agricultural practices
If you think this is a group therapy session, you’d be wrong. It’s actually a gathering of scientific researchers – conducted not just for farmers, but by farmers. “From The Ground Up” is a five-year project that kicked off last year with a $10 million grant from the U. S. Department of Agriculture. It works […]
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North central Ohio wheat growers clear many hurdles before products reach plates
The next time you’re about to bite into a tasty slice of bread, stop for a second to consider a remarkable journey. A little green sprout of wheat encounters a significant adventure before it turns into something we consume every day. It’s a story worthy of any superhero. A stalk of wheat must first fend […]
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Market headwinds & Mother Nature test north central Ohio’s wheat growers
Fungus infestations. Changing weather patterns. Rising fertilizer costs. Export marketuncertainties. All of these elements are factors in why field planting is behind for this time of year, and prices are low on some key crops. Grain growers across the region are navigating these challenges – and more just to maintain a narrow margin of profitability. […]
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Small Grain Fields Day on June 18 highlights new research to help regional growers
WOOSTER — The erratic weather of early spring brought new challenges with it for regional farmers. “Ohio has been in kind of a weird bull’s eye for weather this year,” said Gerry Puckett, director of communications for the Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association. The 80-degree weather of late April-early May followed by unseasonably cool […]
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Gallery: Rodeo highlights Wednesday at 174th Richland County Fair
Fairgoers packed the grandstand for a rodeo Wednesday evening at the 174th Richland County Fair, which continues through Saturday night.
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Gallery: Monday at the 174th Richland County Fair
(Photos taken Monday at the 174th Richland County Fair at the fairgrounds on North Home Road on the City of Mansfield’s north side. The week-long fair began on Sunday and continues through Saturday night.)
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Richland County women prepare for Miss Ohio stage
Grace Riegel, Abigail Kern and Kendall Windsor will take their talents, community service and goals to become Miss Ohio and Miss Ohio’s Teen to the Renaissance Theatre stage.
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Shelby FFA seeks support at Mansfield Avenue McDonald’s during April 25 event
McDonald’s is offering 20-percent off app sales — including delivery through the app, curbside pickup and mobile orders. Five-percent off will be applied to in-store sales.