Anduril weapons factory puts Ohio farmers in fight for local control
When Pickaway County farmers tried to block a massive Anduril defense factory on local farmland, a statehouse lobbyist stepped in. Emails reveal how a new Ohio budget amendment preempted local home rule, blocking citizens from voting on megaproject zoning changes in their community.
How to harvest, process and store black walnuts
Black walnuts are the most prolific native nut tree in Farm and Dairy’s circulation area. Unfortunately, most of their delicious free nutmeat drops to waste because people don’t know how to harvest, process and store black walnuts.
Tomato hornworm: Friend or foe?
Tami Gingrich tries to change readers' perceptions on the dreaded tomato hornworm, which is actually a large, beautiful sphinx moth.
2026 Medina County Fair Livestock Sale results
The 2026 Medina County Fair Livestock Sale brought in $1.1 million in sales from 775 lots on Aug. 7 and 8. Get the full sale of champions and a photo gallery here.
Barbara Pearce honored by Pa. Association of Conservation Districts
Indiana County Conservation District Director Barbara Pearce received the President’s Award from the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts.
Holmes County in the dog house? Action group says so
(Editor's Note: This is the first article in a two-part series on dog auctions in Ohio, and a recent campaign to ban them. Next...
Measles outbreak hits Pennsylvania farming communities
A growing measles outbreak in rural Pennsylvania, including Lancaster and Lebanon counties, has state health officials bringing vaccines directly to farms and Plain communities. While the virus doesn't affect livestock or eggs, agricultural leaders urge workers to stay protected.
The not-so-blessed praying mantis
Tami Gingrich sheds light on the vicious feeding habits of different species of praying mantises, and the plight non-native species can be to pollinators.
2026 Muskingum County Fair Livestock Sale results
The 2026 Muskingum County Fair Livestock Sale brought in $1.3 million in sales from 614 lots on Aug. 20-22. Get the full sale of champions and a photo gallery here.
Pittsburgh is fighting to keep sewage out of its rivers
Pittsburgh bets on billion‑dollar tunnels and treatment upgrades to curb sewage overflows as advocates push for deeper fixes in a warming, wetter climate.
