Saturday, January 17, 2026
cover crops

The Pennsylvania Soil Health Coalition, founded by 15 partner organizations, will focus on farmer support, educational events and research projects.
A barn and silo in the winter, with snow on the ground.

The pandemic has turned the farm economy on its head this year. With direct government payments up drastically, net farm income for 2020 is projected to be the highest it’s been since 2013, according to a Dec. 2 Farm Income Forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service.
dairy summit perdue

Pennsylvania Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson was elected as the top Republican in the House Agriculture Committee.
Hunters

Ohio's deer population is just right, according to the latest Ohio Division of Wildlife survey. Find out what goes into managing Ohio's deer populations.
calf birth announcement

Angela Eyth’s unique approach to teaching earned her recognition as Pennsylvania Farm Bureau’s 2020 Teacher of the Year.
A woman and a man stand in front of a garden in the fall while a girl and a boy play in the background.

The floor of Jordan and Brandon Krystowski’s home, in Vermilion, Ohio, is the ceiling of their mushroom and microgreens farm, Erie Shore Seed and Spore. It’s been that way since January of this year, when the Krystowskis decided to start their farm.
Dr. Cathann Kress

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has reappointed Cathann A. Kress to the Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board.
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Catch up on local FFA news from Norwayne FFA, Muskingum FFA, West Holmes FFA and Fayetteville FFA.
Troutman Vineyards

In Ohio, 14 grape growers will receive up to $3,000 per acre in grant money to create new or expand existing vineyards.
shotgun

Ohio's largest public shooting range, located at Delaware Wildlife Area in northern Delaware County, will open Dec. 4.