US farm economy hits crisis point amid spiking fertilizer and fuel prices
American farmers are facing "generational headwinds" as spiking fertilizer and fuel costs threaten crop yields, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation. With 70% of producers unable to afford essential inputs, the AFBF warns of a growing national security risk.
How to make eastern redbud jam
Liz Partsch provides a step-by-step guide on how to make eastern redbud jam from the flowers that grow on the native eastern redbud tree.
Long-awaited animal diagnostics lab opens in western Pennsylvania
State and local officials celebrate the opening of the Keystone Animal Diagnostics Center in at Penn State Beaver's campus. Funded by a $6 million state investment, the new lab will slash testing wait times for Western Pennsylvania farmers and bolster the state's defenses against animal disease.
Evaluating pasture damage: Is it time to renovate or repair?
Hard summers and muddy springs have left many pastures thin and weed-heavy. Ohio State University's Dean Kreager talk about how to use pasture condition scoring, soil testing and weed management to bring your forage back to life.
Power play: Why this Ohio farmer regrets his move to solar
A Paulding County farmer warns others to look beyond the grant money as transmission charges and a potential PUCO rule change threaten the "free power" dream that comes with on-farm solar.
Roundup of FFA News for the week of April 16, 2026
See what Racine FFA, East Knox FFA, Black River FFA, Waterford FFA are up to this week.
The Adams Fly: How a legend was born
Tracing the history of the world's most versatile dry fly at the Adams Fly Festival, from its 1922 roots to meeting the legends of bamboo rod building.
Farm and Dairy Weekly Rundown: Episode 53 (4-16-26)
Reporter Paul Rowley and Editor Rachel Wagoner give readers a rundown of the top stories in the Farm and Dairy the week of April 16, 2026.
Grass isn’t free: Calculating the true value of your forage
With livestock prices at record highs, learn how to calculate pasture value, analyze nutrient costs, and factor grazing into your farm’s profit margins.
Round-up of 4-H News for the week of April 16, 2026
A round-up of 4-H news from the Londonderry Lads and Lassies, Four Leaf Clover 4-H and Lorain County 4-H.
