Spring pasture management: Why early turnout can cost you big
Don’t let the March green-up fool you. Rushing livestock onto wet pastures can cause season-long damage. Learn how to prep your herd and your land for a healthy turnout.
At hearing, experts share how Amish woman lost her sanity
Following a tragic incident last year at Atwood Lake, a judge ordered Ruth Miller to a secure state psychiatric hospital. Experts testified at hearing last week that an improper medical diagnosis and severe, untreated mental illness led to the delusions that resulted in the deaths of her young son and husband.
Two Ohio men face federal charges in deer smuggling scheme
A West Virginia hunting ranch manager and two Ohio men face federal charges for a multi-state conspiracy to illegally transport deer without health certificates.
The legend of Bo Whoop: America’s most famous lost shotgun
The famous shotgun “Bo Whoop” vanished from a duck hunt in 1948—then resurfaced decades later. Plus a guide to modern non-toxic waterfowl ammo.
Residents protest data centers in Washington County, Pa.
Washington County residents and environmental activists protested proposed data centers in the county in downtown Washington, Pennsylvania on March 12.
USDA survey: Most rented farmland is owned by non-farmers
A USDA survey finds nearly 80% of rented farmland is owned by non-farming landlords, many over 65, raising questions about the future of U.S. farmland.
Ready for social housing? Your first steps for preweaned calves
Last year, we wrote a piece titled “Better together: A case for social housing of preweaned calves,” highlighting research showing calves raised in pairs...
Farm and Dairy Weekly Rundown: Episode 48 (3-12-26)
Reporters Liz Partsch and Paul Rowley give a rundown of the top stories in Farm and Dairy newspaper for the week of March 12, 2026.
News isn’t free
When local newspapers disappear, communities lose more than headlines. Farm and Dairy Reporter Liz Partsch reflects on why it matters.
3 dairy farmers win Farmer-Made Ingenuity Contest with farm hacks
The Pennsylvania Center for Dairy Excellence named the winners of its first-ever Farmer-Made Ingenuity Contest, highlighting practical dairy farm inventions created by producers.
