Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Tide Pods Laundry Detergent Capsules

Following the "Tide pod challenge" hype, a Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences expert is reminding people about the dangers of similar products.
Soybean Council

The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation’s annual Young Agricultural Professionals Winter Leadership Experience will take place February 3-4, in Columbus, Ohio.

Miller’s Creamery issues recall for an undeclared soy allergen in Walnut Creek Foods' caramel popcorn.
dicamba damage beans

Under the new federal Restricted Use Pesticide label, training is mandatory for all applicators prior to using low-volatility dicamba formulations, including XtendiMax Herbicide with VaporGrip Technology.
Beef cattle eating

CattleFax beef cattle outlook: 'Demand is robust on all fronts' but expect tight margins. Profitable price levels still out there for the cow-calf segment; feeders and backgrounders, not so much.
maple syrup making

The new food safety law could mean new requirements for maple producers, but will depend on the size and scope of the operation.
New USDA website

New USDA website, Farmers.gov, will let farmers make appointments with USDA offices, file forms, and apply for USDA programs online.

Kris Swartz, Wood Soil and Water Conservation District supervisor, won the Olin Sims Conservation Leadership Award.
Shepler Family Farm

Jacob and Naomi Shepler dream of owning their own farm, but for now, renting six acres in their hometown of Ohioville, Pennsylvania, will have to do. See how they make it work.
chicken wings

Without good food safety practices before, during and after the game, Super Bowl revelers might end up sick. Follow these tips for food safety on game day.