Skyrocketing fuel and fertilizer costs leave crop farmers unable to break even
Record diesel prices exceeding $6 a gallon and soaring fertilizer costs are severely squeezing U.S. farmers as the fall harvest begins. Driven by global oil supply disruptions and conflict, high input costs mean few row crop farmers are expected to break even this year.
Ohio State tests rural wireless solutions for high-tech farms
Writer Patrick Cooley details how Ohio State University and Emergent Connext are testing rural wireless broadband networks at the Molly Caren Ag Center to determine the best connectivity solutions for high-tech farming, AI, and agricultural automation.
Pennsylvania measles outbreak grows to four deaths as cases rise
Two additional deaths bring Pennsylvania's ongoing measles outbreak to four total deaths and 767 confirmed cases across 38 counties. Health officials note high risks in rural farming and Amish communities as unvaccinated cases continue to spread across the state.
Sometimes the forests need fire: The argument for controlled burns
Harrison Soil and Water Conservation District technician Caitlin Harris explains why controlled burns are essential for forest health. Learn how prescribed fire helps restore oak and hickory regeneration, supports wildlife habitats and reduces the risk of destructive wildfires in Ohio.
Farm and Dairy Weekly Rundown: Episode 74 (9-17-26)
Reporters Liz Partsch and Paul Rowley give a rundown of the top stories in Farm and Dairy newspaper for the week of Sept. 17, 2026.
Beaver County Stockman’s Club Sale at Hookstown Fair (Pa.)
The Beaver County Stockman's Club Sale at the Hookstown Fair brought in $287,405 from 158 lots on Aug. 28, 2026.
To cut or not to cut: Weighing the risks of making a late hay...
Facing a delayed hay harvest? Ohio State University Extension educator Allen Gahler weighs the risks of late-season alfalfa cutting, offers advice on making balage over dry hay, and outlines crucial moisture monitoring steps to prevent spontaneous combustion and hay fires.
An invasive beetle is threatening the pawpaw just as Americans learn to love it
North America's largest native fruit is having a renaissance—and facing a deadly new threat. Discover the Indigenous history, regional comeback and invasive beetle battle behind the pawpaw.
Ashtabula County Junior Fair Market Animal Sale
The Ashtabula County Junior Fair Market Animal Sale brought in $720,608 from 301 lots on Aug. 15, 2026.
Why Ohio farmers should save nitrogen application for spring
Thinking about applying nitrogen fertilizer this fall? Ohio State University Extension educator Lee Beers breaks down the risks, soil temperature thresholds, and why delaying nitrogen application until spring is recommended to protect your crop investment and prevent costly nutrient loss.
