Tuesday, June 16, 2026
pigs in barn

As of June 1, there were 73.5 million hogs and pigs on U.S. farms, up 3 percent from June 2017, according to the Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report published June 28 by the USDA.
Official Jersey portraits unveiled

(PHOTOS ADDED: Scroll down to see gallery) The home state of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) is welcoming Jersey breeders from across the U.S....
A toast to the Jersey cow

Over 200 breeders and their families gathered at MAPS Air Museum in North Canton for the Presidents’ Reception and Jersey Breeders’ Banquet June 27.
cattle

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is reminding livestock producers to review changes made to standard animal weights that take effect in 2019.
Drainage tile field day

The Pennsylvania Land Improvement Contractors Association hosted a field day June 20 at Spring Meadows Farm, Grove City. Approximately 150 people came to watch a 50-acre field get 4-inch drainage tile installed.
chicken

While owning a backyard flock can be a rewarding experience, owners should be aware of safe handling practices to decrease Salmonella exposure.
A red pill bottle silo stands next to a distressed barn.

“Addiction: A Rural Reality,” Farm and Dairy’s three-part look at the opioid crisis has been honored by both the National Newspaper Association and the Society of Professional Journalists in Ohio.

John Deere fans enjoyed some history this past weekend in Wooster, where several hundred tractors and implements were on display.
spinach

Plant root depth, canopy development, growth habits, and nutrient requirements in a given climate largely determine the irrigation schedule.
fair rides

A new ride inspection program is expected to keep rides safe at this year's fairs.