Thursday, December 18, 2025

Reporters Liz Partsch and Paul Rowley give a rundown of the top stories in Farm and Dairy newspaper for the week of Nov. 27, 2025.
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The Farm and Dairy editorial team recently received national and international recognition for its excellence in writing, reporting and producing engaging content. Managing Editor Sara Welch, Reporter Liz Partsch, Art Director David Hartong and Paginator Tammy Donaldson received honors in two contests.
Daniel and Deanna Duma

A dairy farm fire sparked an unexpected love story for Daniel and Deanna Duma, leading to marriage, a new life together and their first child on the way.

Communities around eastern Ohio are holding a variety of holiday and Christmas events to spread holiday cheer.
Penn State Quarter Horse Sale

Local stables and arenas in Ohio and Pennsylvania are tightening up safety measures as concerns grow over an outbreak of Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy, or EHM.
Nov. 20 Weekly Rundown

Reporters Liz Partsch and Paul Rowley give a rundown of the top stories in Farm and Dairy newspaper for the week of Nov. 20, 2025.
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Penn State Beaver researchers uncover genetic proof of a second ramp species, a finding that could guide better conservation and sustainable harvesting.
Anthony Ondo

Anthony Ondo uses the money from his beekeeping business to pay for his education at Chatham University's Eden Hall campus while teaching other students.

Community demands answers after four horses are found dead in Salem, Ohio, sparking calls for transparency, stronger cruelty laws and equine-welfare reform.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed the 2025-26 budget on Nov. 12 after a four-month impasse; the budget cuts agriculture funding by $40 million.