JBS to close beef packing plant in Souderton, Pa.
JBS, the world’s largest meatpacking company, announced it is closing its beef production facility in Souderton, Pennsylvania, laying off 1,500 workers effective Aug. 14. The slaughterhouse can process 2,000 cattle per day, making it one of the largest beef slaughterhouses east of the Mississippi.
Dragonflies: Unique aerial acrobats
Naturalist Tami Gingrich explores the fascinating world of dragonflies, from their jet-propelled aquatic nymph stage to their role as agile mosquito-hunting aerial acrobats.
Mercer County Grange Fair canceled due to lack of volunteers, funding issues
The Mercer County Grange Fair in western Pennsylvania was canceled after 60 years due to a lack of volunteers and funding as a result of the current high cost economy, organizers said.
How an Ohio trailer dealership ended up selling guns, animal supplements and more
Farm and Dairy tells the story of Leonard Truck and Trailer, a family-owned business that grew from selling horses in 1963 to becoming one of the nation's largest trailer dealerships while staying rooted in agriculture.
Farm and Dairy Weekly Rundown: Episode 61 (6-11-26)
Reporters Liz Partsch and Paul Rowley give readers a rundown of the top stories in the Farm and Dairy the week of June 11, 2026.
Farmer and entrepreneur grows Coia Sales after buying dealership
After buying Coia Sales in 2020, farmer and entrepreneur David Daywalt relocated the Kubota dealership to Rootstown and expanded its footprint with the acquisition of a second location in Wellington.
Birds of a feather: The economic value of birds in agriculture is coming back...
Farm and Dairy's Paul Rowley explores how birds benefit agriculture, from barn owls that control rodents to research linking insect-eating birds with higher crop yields and healthier farm ecosystems.
NW Ohio farmers wanted for soil survey
Ohio State University researchers, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service, are conducting a statewide effort to revisit and re-sample historic National Cooperative Soil Survey (NCSS) soil characterization sites across Ohio.
Ohio Ag Council names Hall of Fame Inductees
The Ohio Agricultural Council is set to honor the 2026 awardees who have made lasting contributions to Ohio’s agricultural industry. This year’s inductees are John Grimes of Hillsboro, Nancy Patterson of Chesterland, Lawrence H. “L.H.” Newcomb of Hilliard and Sparky Weilnau of Milan.
Ohio Wildlife Council approves 2026-27 hunting seasons
The Ohio Wildlife Council approved 2026-27 hunting and trapping seasons for white-tailed deer, small game, migratory birds and furbearers.
