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.
How soybeans took over the American diet – without anyone noticing
Soybeans are hiding in plain sight across the American food supply. Trace the fascinating history of how a crop once grown strictly for animal feed evolved into an essential ingredient found in everyday groceries, industrial manufacturing, and renewable biofuels.
An accidental business: Capricious LLC employs goats for clearing brush, parties
When Monica Shields got a few goats to clear overgrown brush on her family’s property, she just wanted to offset their winter feed costs. Today, her business—Capricious LLC in Clinton, Pennsylvania —employs 115 goats and is fully booked for land-clearing jobs through next summer.
2026 Lorain County Fair Market Animal Auction results
The Lorain County Fair Market Animal Auction brought in $1.4 million from 686 lots on Aug. 27 and 29, 2026.
2026 Belmont County Junior Fair Sale results
The 2026 Belmont County Junior Fair Sale brought in $904,429 from 426 lots on Sept. 10.
Agriculture past comes alive on walking tour
Did you know that the 19th-century residents of Zoar Village operated a 5,500-acre, self-sufficient settlement? From a sprawling dairy complex that milked 200 cows to thriving apiaries and staple crops, their agricultural footprint was massive. If you love local history and agriculture, Historic Zoar Village is hosting an "America 250 Agriculture Tour" on Oct. 3 and 4.
Do you know what this mystery plow is? We need your help
Frank from Huntsburg, Ohio, sent us this weird-looking plow to identify. Can you help us?
2026 Washington County (Ohio) Fair Livestock Sale results
The Washington County Fair Livestock Sale in southern Ohio brought in $592,000 from 432 lots on Sept. 8.
2026 Portage County Randolph Junior Fair Livestock Sale
The Portage County Randolph Junior Fair Livestock Sale brought in $1.3 million from 641 lots during its sales on Aug. 26, 28 and 29. The Dairy Cheese Auction on Aug. 30 brought in $80,700
