Round-up of FFA News for the week of March 26, 2026
See what Amanda Clearcreek FFA, West Holmes FFA, Northwestern Wayne FFA and Shelby FFA are up to lately.
Conservation agronomists available to assist farmers
Four new H2Ohio conservation agronomists are available to help farmers with H2Ohio in the Western Lake Erie Basin to provide one-on-one technical assistance, facilitating training events and on-farm demonstrations and supporting nutrient planning for producers.
Cargill to close its Dayton grain facility
Cargill confirmed its intention to close the grain elevator in Dayton over the next 20 months “to allow time for production ramp-down and to enable supply chain adjustments.” The facility employs 230 people.
Bill that establishes data center regulations passes Pa. House
Pennsylvania House Bill 1834 would establish data center regulations to protect ratepayers from rising electric costs and incentives clean energy projects.
Ohio pole barn contractor gets prison time for defrauding consumers
Ryan C. Needels, owner of Clear View Construction, in Marion, Ohio, was sentenced to 17 to 22 years in prison after defrauding consumers of more than $400,000.
Grass tetany and blackleg: What to know and how prevent it
Lush pastures can be deadly. Learn how to identify symptoms of grass tetany and why a simple vaccination is the only real defense against soil-borne blackleg.
Farm and Dairy Weekly Rundown: Episode 50 (3-26-26)
Reporters Liz Partsch and Paul Rowley give a rundown of the top stories in Farm and Dairy newspaper for the week of March 26, 2026.
ODNR urges caution during Ohio’s spring wildfire season
Ohio law dictates that most outdoor burning is prohibited in unincorporated areas from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. during March, April and May. Burning is limited in the spring due to the abundance of dry grass, weeds and leaves on the ground. Gusty winds and low humidity can make a seemingly safe fire burn more intensely and escape control.
From the Ground Up: Ohio farms lead new $10M soil health study
In the heart of Ohio’s dairy country, farmers like Greg Steffen and Scott Stoller are moving beyond guesswork to discover how intensive cropping affects their land’s future. Through a $10 million USDA-funded project called "From the Ground Up," these producers are collaborating with Ohio State University researchers to design real-world trials on their own acreage. By prioritizing farmer-led questions over lab-controlled experiments, the initiative aims to find actionable ways to balance high-yield production with lasting soil health.
Ohio, Pa. lawmakers rush to regulate data centers
Ohio and Pennsylvania lawmakers are racing to regulate a massive boom in AI-driven data centers amid concerns over rising utility costs, farmland loss and environment risks. Ohio’s House recently passed HB 646 to study these impacts, while PA legislators are debating how to balance the potential economic benefits with community needs.
