Monday, April 6, 2026

Western Pennsylvania dairy farmer William Thiele was recognized in the Oval Office as President Donald Trump signed the bipartisan Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025.

From improving crop yields to monitoring livestock health, AI has the power to transform farming—but it requires massive data centers to function. Discover the benefits and burdens of bringing this next-gen technology to rural America
Tannar, Kimberly and Tom Barton stand in their backyard in Alicia, Pennsylvania on Dec. 7, 2025. The former Robena Coal Mine site is further up the hill.

For decades, the Robena Coal Mine defined Alicia, Pennsylvania. Now, a proposed natural gas-powered hyperscale data center could bring jobs back—but at what cost to the peace and health of the community? Residents share their stories on the future of Greene County.

Reporters Liz Partsch and Paul Rowley give a rundown of the top stories in Farm and Dairy newspaper for the week of Jan. 15, 2026.

Catch up with FFA news from Firelands FFA, Black River FFA and Northwestern Wayne FFA.
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his "Winter Talks" series at the Ford Nature Center offers a fantastic variety of local history, science and folklore.
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Topics at the workshop include the basics of soil health, protein supplementation for winter feeding,and boosting soil fertility through soil health.

EPA moves to narrow Clean Water Act protections after Supreme Court ruling, raising concerns over water quality but providing clarity for farmers, builders.
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Small errors in asset valuation or missed liabilities can distort your farm's financial health, writes Ohio State University Extension's John Yost. Learn how to create a precise annual balance sheet that improves lender relations and guides smarter investment decisions.

From steelhead "home runs" to the Sichuan pheasant strikeout, outdoors columnist Jim Abrams explores the hits and misses of species introduction and the law of unintended consequences.