Two Ohio men face federal charges in deer smuggling scheme
A West Virginia hunting ranch manager and two Ohio men face federal charges for a multi-state conspiracy to illegally transport deer without health certificates.
The legend of Bo Whoop: America’s most famous lost shotgun
The famous shotgun “Bo Whoop” vanished from a duck hunt in 1948—then resurfaced decades later. Plus a guide to modern non-toxic waterfowl ammo.
Residents protest data centers in Washington County, Pa.
Washington County residents and environmental activists protested proposed data centers in the county in downtown Washington, Pennsylvania on March 12.
USDA survey: Most rented farmland is owned by non-farmers
A USDA survey finds nearly 80% of rented farmland is owned by non-farming landlords, many over 65, raising questions about the future of U.S. farmland.
Ready for social housing? Your first steps for preweaned calves
Last year, we wrote a piece titled “Better together: A case for social housing of preweaned calves,” highlighting research showing calves raised in pairs...
Farm and Dairy Weekly Rundown: Episode 48 (3-12-26)
Reporters Liz Partsch and Paul Rowley give a rundown of the top stories in Farm and Dairy newspaper for the week of March 12, 2026.
News isn’t free
When local newspapers disappear, communities lose more than headlines. Farm and Dairy Reporter Liz Partsch reflects on why it matters.
3 dairy farmers win Farmer-Made Ingenuity Contest with farm hacks
The Pennsylvania Center for Dairy Excellence named the winners of its first-ever Farmer-Made Ingenuity Contest, highlighting practical dairy farm inventions created by producers.
Silvopasture offers graziers shade, forage and resilience
Silvopasture is more than putting cows in the woods, according to Ohio State University Extension's Heather Neikirk. Learn why intentional management is key to building a resilient, high-performing grazing system in Ohio.
Washington County water utilities join fight to stop injection wells
A growing coalition of water authorities and residents in southeastern Ohio is urging state leaders to pause new injection well permits in Washington County over concerns about groundwater contamination.
