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...
Round-up of FFA News for the week of March 12, 2026
See what Black River FFA, Northwestern FFA, Norwayne FFA, West Holmes FFA, East Knox FFA and Fayetteville FFA chapters are up to.
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.
Silvopasture offers graziers shade, forage and resilience
Silvopasture is more than putting cows in the woods, according to Ohio State University Extension's Heather Neikirk. Learn why intentional management is key to building a resilient, high-performing grazing system in Ohio.
Washington County water utilities join fight to stop injection wells
A growing coalition of water authorities and residents in southeastern Ohio is urging state leaders to pause new injection well permits in Washington County over concerns about groundwater contamination.
Iran war sends fertilizer prices soaring as US farmers prepare to plant
Crop farrmers preparing for spring planting face rising fertilizer prices and shortages tied to shipping disruptions from the Iran conflict. The American Farm Bureau Federation and other farm groups are calling on President Trump to address this critical situation before it's too late.
Ohio’s rainbow trout releases begin this week
More than 80,000 rainbow trout will be stocked at 93 Ohio locations starting March 11 — and several new ponds have been added this year, giving anglers even more places to cast a line this spring. Find out where the newest stocking spots are and when fish will arrive.
