What does Trump’s executive order on diesel really mean for farmers?
Trump’s executive order temporarily allows off-road diesel for highway use in an effort to lower fuel costs for farmers. But the order doesn’t eliminate federal taxes or override state laws, leaving questions about whether farmers can actually save money.
A baby calf was found dead. Were eagles to blame?
When a Pennsylvania farmer lost a newborn calf to a suspected bald eagle attack, it exposed a rare challenge for livestock producers: handling protected predators, documenting losses, and accessing federal aid.
2026 Mahoning County Junior Fair Sale results
The Mahoning County Junior Fair Sale at the Canfield Fair brought in $1.2 million from 622 lots on Sept. 3, 4 and 7, 2026.
2026 Butler County Junior Livestock Sale at the Butler Farm Show
The Butler County Junior Livestock Sale at the Butler Farm Show brought in $373,992.50 from 218 lots on Aug. 13, 2026.
Farm and Dairy Weekly Rundown: Episode 75 (10-1-26)
Reporters Liz Partsch and Paul Rowley give readers a rundown of the top stories in the Farm and Dairy the week of Oct. 1, 2026.
Fall forage inventory: 4 steps to measure your winter feed
As winter approaches, evaluating fall forage is essential for livestock producers. Learn how to calculate livestock demand, measure pasture dry matter, evaluate stored hay quality, and extend your grazing season with four practical steps to avoid costly emergency feed purchases.
Once nearly lost, ‘living dinosaurs’ are returning to Ohio waters
Endangered lake sturgeon—known as 'living dinosaurs'—are returning to Ohio waters. Discover how dedicated conservation efforts to stock thousands of these prehistoric fish in the Cuyahoga and Maumee rivers are bringing new hope for a self-sustaining population in Lake Erie.
How is the excessive rain impacting harvest? OSU expert answers
Ohio’s wet summer isn’t over yet — and now farmers are heading into harvest. So what does all this rain mean for corn and soybeans? An Ohio State expert and Ohio farmer explain how saturated fields, crop disease and limited harvest windows could affect this year’s crop — and what farmers can do to prepare.
Pennsylvania Farm Bureau calls for data center moratorium
To protect farmland and rural communities, the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau is calling for a temporary moratorium on data center development. A new policy paper urges state lawmakers to pause projects while researching the impacts of transmission lines, noise, and heavy water usage.
ODNR asks Ohio deer hunters to donate to Field to Food Bank
The Ohio Division of Wildlife is asking deer hunters to donate extra harvested deer to the Field to Food Bank program. Donated venison will be processed and distributed to regional food banks to help address food insecurity for Ohio families in need.
