From the Ground Up: Ohio farms lead new $10M soil health study
In the heart of Ohio’s dairy country, farmers like Greg Steffen and Scott Stoller are moving beyond guesswork to discover how intensive cropping affects their land’s future. Through a $10 million USDA-funded project called "From the Ground Up," these producers are collaborating with Ohio State University researchers to design real-world trials on their own acreage. By prioritizing farmer-led questions over lab-controlled experiments, the initiative aims to find actionable ways to balance high-yield production with lasting soil health.
Ohio, Pa. lawmakers rush to regulate data centers
Ohio and Pennsylvania lawmakers are racing to regulate a massive boom in AI-driven data centers amid concerns over rising utility costs, farmland loss and environment risks. Ohio’s House recently passed HB 646 to study these impacts, while PA legislators are debating how to balance the potential economic benefits with community needs.
WVDA confirms case third case of bird flu in 2026
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture recently confirmed the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a backyard flock in Kanawha County. This is the third case of bird flu in WV this year.
Bitter Lamentations: Reviving a Polish Lenten tradition in Youngstown
Through "Gorzkie Żale," Polish Catholics in Youngstown find a new home at St. Columba Cathedral to preserve their sacred music, language, and heritage.
Walleye fever: A deep dive into Ohio’s unofficial state fish
Why do thousands of anglers flock to the Maumee and Sandusky Rivers every spring? Explore the history, economics and pure joy of the Ohio walleye run with Outdoors Columnist Jim Abrams' latest.
OEFFA announces 2026 stewardship and service award recipients
Bonnie Mitsui and Melinda O’Briant of Turner Farm in Hamilton County received the Stewardship Award, which recognizes outstanding contributions to the cultivation of sustainable agriculture. Debra Knapke of Franklin County received the Service Award, which recognizes extraordinary service in support of sustainable agriculture.
Finalists named for Ohio FFA’s Golden Owl Award
The Ohio FFA, Ohio Farm Bureau, AgCredit, Farm Credit Mid-America and Nationwide announced finalists in the 2025-26 Golden Owl Award contest.
FFA News Roundup for the week of March 19, 2026
Get caught up with the Northwestern Wayne FFA and Clear Fork FFA chapters.
Peach pit carving: The forgotten folk art of Ohio pioneers
Discover the history of peach pit carving, from its ancient Chinese roots to 19th-century American pioneers and the famous art of Albert William Gimbi, the Pennsylvania Peach Pit Carver.
Farm and Dairy Weekly Rundown: Episode 49 (3-19-26)
Reporters Liz Partsch and Paul Rowley give a rundown of the top stories in Farm and Dairy newspaper for the week of March 19, 2026.
