Friday, December 19, 2025
a red barn on a farm.

There’s plenty of debate in Washington about energy policy, but here on the ground in Ohio, one thing is clear: Our farmers need reliable, affordable fertilizer to stay in business — and hydrogen is a key ingredient that makes it possible.

The Stark Soil and Water Conservation District will host a Community Birthday Party Aug. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Stark SWCD Office parking lot.
pesticide application

The pesticide collection and disposal services, sponsored by the Ohio Department of Agriculture, are free of charge, but only farm chemicals will be accepted.
farmland

This Farm Credit program is open to beginning farmers who have at least three years, but no more than 10 years, of farming experience.

The Ohio State University Alumni Club of Columbiana County will host its annual Summer Student Send-Off Picnic on Aug. 7 at 5:30 p.m. at Firestone Park.
water sits in a trench around a well head casing. the water has bubbles on the surface.

The Penn State Extension Energy Team will be hosting workshops July 23, 24, 28 and 29 to find abandoned oil and gas wells in western Pennsylvania during July.

Flesh-eating parasite nears U.S. border, halts livestock trade with Mexico amid rising fears of outbreak and threats to U.S. agriculture.
Asian longhorned ticks

University of Pittsburgh researchers are looking for Pennsylvania farmers willing to let them collect samples of ticks on their property and livestock.
weekly rundown

Reporters Liz Partsch and Paul Rowley give a rundown of the top stories in Farm and Dairy newspaper for the week of July 10, 2025.

The Pennsylvania No-Till Alliance celebrates 20 years of farmer-led efforts to boost soil health, expand cover crops and promote no-till practices.