Farm and Dairy Weekly Rundown: Episode 20 (8-21-25)
Reporters Paul Rowley and Liz Partsch give a rundown of the top stories in Farm and Dairy newspaper for the week of Aug. 21, 2025.
Housing development in southwestern Ohio couples farm life with suburban life
Aberlin Springs, Ohio’s first agrihood, blends farm life with modern living — neighbors share in raising food, tending livestock and building community.
Human case of West Nile Virus identified in Allegheny County, Pa.
The Allegheny County Health Department announced on Aug. 18 that it identified the first human case of West Nile virus in 2025.
Western Pa. farms receive century farm honors for longevity
Three western Pennsylvania families were recognized with Century Farm designations at Penn State Ag Progress Days on Aug. 14, 2025.
Reader: Medicaid coverage lacked context
A reader responds to the "Rural health systems at risk of closing, cutting services after Medicaid cuts" article in the Aug. 14 issue of Farm and Dairy.
Roundup of FFA news for Aug. 21, 2025
The West Holmes FFA Chapter held its annual FFA Hog Roast July 27 at Lake Buckhorn.
Producers talk barriers for beginning farmers at Ag Progress Days
Pennsylvania producers discussed the challenges in agriculture today at a meeting with state legislators at Penn State's Ag Progress Days on Aug. 13.
Ohio Amish-run co-op recalls thousands of pounds of cheese
The Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op facility, in Middlefield, Ohio, is recalling several types of its small batch cheese because of potential Listeria contamination.
EPA announces diesel exhaust fluid fix for truckers, farmers
Starting in 2027, manufacturers will be expected to produce engines that implement a gradual reduction of power to the vehicle when they run low on DEF.
Columbiana County Fair Livestock Sale results
The Columbiana County Junior Fair sale took place July 31 and Aug. 2 and totaled $1,404,409.55. Find all the results and a full gallery here.
