No such thing as bad weather: A farmer’s guide to dressing for the cold
Is your winter gear working as hard as you are? Rachel Wagoner, Farm and Dairy editor and livestock farmer, shares her essential principles for surviving a cold snap. Whether you're tending sheep or just shoveling the drive, learn why mobility is just as important as insulation and get Rachel’s "real-world" take on the three-layer method.
Farm and Dairy Weekly Rundown: Episode 41 (1-22-26)
Need something to listen to while you're shoveling snow today? Check out our podcast, the Weekly Rundown. Farm and Dairy Reporters Liz Partsch and Paul Rowley give a rundown of the top stories in the paper and some behind-the-scenes details about their reporting.
Ohio Farmers Union to meet in Lima on Jan. 31
The convention will include member-driven policy discussions, updates on CAUV and property tax changes and Ohio Farmers Union officers and delegates elections.
Roundup of FFA news for the week of Jan. 22, 2026
Catch up with news from Fireland FFA, West Holmes FFA and Black River FFA.
Stark Parks expands e-waste recycling and compost services
Stark Parks is expanding its public electronic recycling and composting services by offering two new drop-off locations
Roundup of 4-H news for Jan. 15, 2026
Just Rite 4-H Club held its monthly business meeting Jan. 4 with 59 members were in attendance.
ODNR awards six grants to boost historic coal mining communities
The projects are funded by the Abandoned Mine Lands Economic Revitalization program with the goal of enhancing economic and environmental opportunities in historic coal mining communities.
West Virginia confirms HPAI in two more backyard flocks
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture confirmed two cases of H5N1 bird flu in flocks in Monangalia and Greenbrier counties last week. These two cases plus another in December make three positive cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in West Virginia in 45 days.
Pennsylvania no-till pioneer named Leopold Conservation Award winner
From the 1980s farm crisis to global agricultural mentoring, Jim Hershey’s journey to the $10,000 Leopold Conservation Award is one of innovation. Discover how his Lancaster County farm uses no-till, cover crops and buffers to lead Pennsylvania in regenerative agriculture.
Start the grazing year right: Tips for healthier pastures and better performance
Prepare for a successful grazing season by auditing soil health, frost seeding, and infrastructure now. Plan your 2026 pasture strategy to maximize forage.
