Thursday, January 29, 2026
solar panel close up

The Ohio Power Siting Board approved Union Ridge Solar, LLC's application to construct a solar-powered electric generating facility in Licking County
A combine harvesting soybeans in a field.

Climate change has brought more rainy weather, more wildfires and more challenges overall to agriculture across the U.S. Some in agriculture and conservation see addressing it as an opportunity to create a new commodity, in addition to dealing with those challenges.
buckthorn

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has added Ravenna grass, glossy buckthorn and common buckthorn to a list of noxious weeds.
A barn behind a field.

Appalachia has unique challenges, but also opportunities for beginning farmers. Rural Action is helping farmers in the region take advantage of that potential through mentorship and business planning.
A man holds up a mushrooms growing in an old spring house.

Espo Wilcox's interest in mushrooms started with foraging. Now, he's taking it another step further with the PA Mushroom Co., in Clarion, Pennsylvania, cultivating and selling mushrooms
graduation

Mike Kovack, Medina County Auditor, announced his office will once again be offering three $500 scholarships to Medina County graduating seniors this year.
Hands type on a laptop.

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announced the preliminary approval of over $17.4 million in Line Extension Advancement and Development program funds.
bird feeder with snow

The USDA has confirmed two more findings of avian influenza in wild birds — one in Colleton County, South Carolina and one in Hyde County, North Carolina.
glass of milk

Applications are being accepted for scholarships awarded by America’s dairy farmers and importers through the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board.
food delivery

Consumers have turned to food delivery as an alternative to eating out or shopping in a grocery store, but they should keep a food safety in mind.