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Learn how to make a classic chocolate gob (whoopie pie), a cake-like cookie sandwich that is commonly eaten in homes across Pennsylvania.

Reporters Liz Partsch and Paul Rowley give a rundown of the top stories in Farm and Dairy newspaper for the week of Feb. 12, 2026.

Before snowplows, Ohioans relished the snow. Explore the history of pioneer sleighing with history columnist Paul Locher, from foot warmers to sleigh bells and community caravans.

Trees + fields = the future of farming? Yes, we know your grandpa spent years clearing trees out of his fields, but hear us out. The 2026 Pasa Sustainable Agriculture Conference focused on the benefits of implementing the ancient practice of agroforestry and tree hay on the farm.

A former Duquesne Catholic church finds new life as a community arcade, blending historic architecture with pinball, classic games and shared play.

Whether you call them gobs or whoopie pies, these sweets are a deeply rooted Pennsylvania tradition. From classic chocolate to inventive flavors like cherry chip and creamsicle, the annual Gob Fest in Johnstown celebrated more than just sugar; it highlighted a shared family legacy and a resilient community spirit that continues to fill the mall with sweet memories The Johnstown Galleria hosted its annual Gob Fest on Jan. 31 where vendors sold thousands of gobs, a western Pennsylvania cake-like sandwich dessert.

Ohio is expanding its box tree moth quarantine to seven new counties. Learn how to identify this invasive pest, check the new boundaries, and report sightings.

From sturgeon releases to new habitat grants, explore the Ohio Division of Wildlife’s 2025 successes and their ambitious conservation plans for 2026.

Spared by settlers in the 1800s, wolf trees are living proof of a land's past. Nature Columnist Tami Gingrich explores why these "lone wolves" are more alive than ever.

A Harrison County, Ohio, man won a new tractor in a nationwide contest hosted by Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pulling Association and Case IH.