Wednesday, June 17, 2026
winter sunset

Farm and Dairy is the region's ag paper of record. We're proud of that standing, we love agriculture and we'll continue to cover it with professionalism.
river otter

River otters are making a comeback in Ohio after being absent most of the past century. Learn how river otters were successfully reintroduced in Ohio.
natural gas rig

A retired lobbyist shares his views on Pennsylvania's proposal to levy a new tax on natural gas production on top of corporate taxes and impact fees.
carrot

A Farm and Dairy reader shares his thoughts on politics through a metaphor of including different vegetables in a garden and how they benefit the garden.
shale oil and gas drilling rig

The Delaware River Basin Commission approved a permanent ban on hydraulic fracturing, impacting the Marcellus Shale gas fields in northeast Pennsylvania.
jersey cow

Organic Valley is testing out new technology using satellite imagery to measure pasture health with 22 farms, including five in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
pump jack

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection fined Range Resources for listing wells as inactive that should have been abandoned and plugged.
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Catch up on local FFA news from Black River FFA, West Holmes FFA and Zane Trace FFA.
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Four dairy professionals were awarded in the 2021 Pennsylvania Dairy Industry Awards at the virtual Pennsylvania Dairy Summit.
white-tailed deer

Proposed hunting seasons that begin in fall 2021 for white-tailed deer, wild turkey and small game were presented to the Ohio Wildlife Council Feb. 10.