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PFAS contamination is a nightmare for farmers, but it doesn’t have to be the end of the road. In Maine, out of 111 farms where PFAS was detected, only six have had to close their doors. Why? The Pine Tree State devoted considerable money, time and resources to its PFAS problem. What can we learn from Maine's response in how to help farmers deal with PFAS when it's inevitably found on your farm?

National farm groups reacted with relief after the Supreme Court rules against global tariffs, citing record-high supply costs.

With over 7 million birds impacted by HPAI in the last 30 days alone—mostly in Lancaster County— PA Gov. Josh Shapiro has deployed more resources to help contain the spread. The outbreak is also putting 200+ dairy farms under mandatory surveillance.

The Ohio Pork Council’s most prestigious honor, the Pork Industry Excellence Award, was presented to the Hord Family of Hord Family Farms, headquartered in Bucyrus, Ohio

Reporters Liz Partsch and Paul Rowley give readers a rundown of the top stories in the Farm and Dairy the week of Feb. 19, 2026.

Don't wait until "Tuesday" to pay for today’s labor. Ohio State University's Dave Marrison talks about how to document farm sweat equity, calculate opportunity costs and ensure a fair family transition.

Ohio Farm Bureau’s 2025-2026 AgriPOWER Institute kicked off in December with 15 farmers and agribusiness professionals participating in Class XVI.

Find out what Black River FFA, Fayetteville FFA, East Knox FFA, Norwayne FFA, Mt. Vernon FFA and Northwestern Wayne FFA were up to lately.

Learn how to use frost seeding to introduce clovers and legumes to your pasture. Improve soil nitrogen and forage quality with these late-winter tips.

The Ohio Department of Agriculture issued a statewide quarantine for the invasive spotted lanternfly, effective Feb. 17.