Friday, December 19, 2025

Farmers in 28 counties in southeastern Ohio can apply for state drought relief funding from the Ohio Department of Agriculture now through April 1

The Appalachian Center for Economic Networks helped a dozen farm and food businesses found new businesses in 2024 with support from federal and state grants.
Grand Champion Market Steer

Deerfield Ag Services is accepting applications for the 2025 Fair Funding Starter Scholarship through March 31.

Biosecurity is critical in preventing the spread of disease, but veterinarians at Ohio's Swine Health Symposium also cautioned farmers to prepare for the depopulation of animals, just in case.
a well head sits in a brushy area next to some trees

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration on Feb. 13 for its nationwide freeze on federal funds, calling it "unconstitutional."
Brazil soybean plantation

Marlin Clark weighs in on the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates and offers insight on price movements in the grain markets.
chicken

An adult Mercer County farm worker who was in contact with deceased commercial poultry was infected with the virus, the Ohio Department of Health said.
Shandy Myers and schmidt

Shandy Myers has dedicated over 15,000 hours and rehabilitated hundreds of animals by volunteering for Stark Parks over the last 12 years.
Peggy Coffeen

Nearly 400 producers and agribusiness representatives were asked to consider the question “What is your why?” on Feb. 5 at the Pennsylvania Dairy Summit.
eggs

Ohio State University experts discuss how to store eggs for a longer shelf life and how to find alternative to eggs amid rising prices.