Wednesday, July 1, 2026
USMDA, trade agreement, Canada, Mexico, U.S.

President Donald Trump signed a major rewrite of Canada and Mexico trade deal, easing trade tensions.
spotted lanternflies

The spotted lanternfly has been found near Ohio's borders. Learn more about the spotted lanternfly, where it's spread in the U.S. and how to identify it.
Susan Crowell award

Susan Crowell, former editor of Farm and Dairy, earned the 2020 Shepherd’s Voice award, for print, from the American Sheep Industry Association.
drainage and waterway, WOTUS

The Trump administration lifted federal protections Jan. 23 for some of the nation’s millions of miles of streams, arroyos and wetlands. 
Ohio farm silhouette

The Ottawa County Agriculture CommUnity Breakfast funds an annual scholarship for a deserving student who has chosen to pursue an agricultural degree.
USDA NIFA ERS building Washington

The American Soybean Association and Valent are now accepting applications for Ag Voices of the Future program.
pigs

Soaring pork prices in China kept inflation at a seven-year high despite government efforts to ease meat shortages caused by a disease outbreak.
gardening news

The Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers will be hosting a free seminar Feb. 1 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Parks Garden Center, 9010 Youngstown-Salem Road in Canfield.
hemp growing at ag progress days.

Hemp growers and entrepreneurs are worried their businesses could be crippled if federal policymakers move ahead with draft regulations.
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Catch up on local FFA news from Black River FFA, Zane Trace FFA and United FFA.