2026 Mercer County (Pa.) 4-H Livestock Sale results
The 2026 Mercer County 4-H Round-up Livestock Sale had 114 lots on July 31.
2026 Summit County Fair Livestock Auction results
The 2026 Summit County Fair Livestock Auction brought in $246,211 from 179 lots at its sale on Aug. 1. Several records were set this year.
Farm and Dairy Weekly Rundown: Episode 70 (8-20-26)
Farm and Dairy Reporter Liz Partsch and Editor Rachel Wagoner discuss coal’s lasting impact on western Pennsylvania, from acid mine drainage and coal waste cleanup to restored streams, recreation and the region’s deep personal connections to coal mining.
Record August rain and storms cause crop damage in Ohio
Ohio is approaching one of its wettest Augusts on record following severe storms and flooding. Ohio State University Extension experts advise farmers to assess crop damage, monitor flooded corn and soybeans, watch for harvest issues and document losses for crop insurance.
Pennsylvania honors 12 new century farms and a bicentennial farm
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding honored 12 new century farms and one bicentennial farm during Penn State's Ag Progress Days. These 13 Pennsylvania farm families were recognized for preserving agricultural heritage and sustaining their land across generations.
Columbiana County ranch to host bison conference
Coyote Run Ranch in Columbiana County is helping revive the American bison population. Owners Nick and Kristin George are set to host the Eastern Regional Bison Conference in September to educate ranchers on ethical breeding, pasture management and safe livestock handling
New Ohio bill proposes felony penalties for some horse cruelty cases
Ohio’s proposed Equestrian Protection Act would make severe horse cruelty a felony after a Columbiana County neglect case exposed gaps in state law.
Soil samples show low-level findings from Parkersburg warehouse fire: WVDA
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture collected approximately 200 water and soil samples from agricultural and residential properties after the Peoples Cartage warehouse fire in early July. Low concentrations of some polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, compounds associated with combustion, smoke, ash and fire debris, were found in some soil samples evaluated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Ag tech, AI takes center stage at Penn State’s Ag Progress Days
At Penn State's 50th Ag Progress Days, AI and robotics took center stage. Learn about the newly formed Keystone AgTech Alliance, how Oakleigh Farm overcame labor shortages with robotic milkers, and how officials are addressing environmental concerns about AI data centers
Tyson shuts down Joslin beef plant, leaving Midwest cattlemen in the lurch
The Illinois beef plant will close amid a historic cattle shortage, alarming unions and Ohio cattle producers over lost jobs and shrinking market access.
