ACEnet helps farm, food businesses get off to a good start in southeastern Ohio
The Appalachian Center for Economic Networks helped a dozen farm and food businesses found new businesses in 2024 with support from federal and state grants.
Ohio pork producers discuss worst-case scenarios from emerging diseases like HPAI
Biosecurity is critical in preventing the spread of disease, but veterinarians at Ohio's Swine Health Symposium also cautioned farmers to prepare for the depopulation of animals, just in case.
Pa. Gov. Shapiro sues Trump administration over federal funding freeze
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration on Feb. 13 for its nationwide freeze on federal funds, calling it "unconstitutional."
February WASDE turns out to be a flop
Marlin Clark weighs in on the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates and offers insight on price movements in the grain markets.
Trail cameras: An obsession
Tami Gingrich helps readers navigate the basics of choosing and placing a trail camera, so they can enjoy the secret wildlife behaviors they reveal.
Ohio reports first case of bird flu in a human
An adult Mercer County farm worker who was in contact with deceased commercial poultry was infected with the virus, the Ohio Department of Health said.
Rehabilitating opossums is a labor of love for Stark Parks volunteer
Shandy Myers has dedicated over 15,000 hours and rehabilitated hundreds of animals by volunteering for Stark Parks over the last 12 years.
Farmers asked to define their ‘why’ at Pa. Dairy Summit
Nearly 400 producers and agribusiness representatives were asked to consider the question “What is your why?” on Feb. 5 at the Pennsylvania Dairy Summit.
USDA funding freeze leaves farmers in limbo
USDA funding remains frozen despite a rescinded order, leaving farmers and conservation programs in financial limbo with no clear timeline for payments.
Ohio, Pennsylvania battle bird flu
Bird flu cases are surging in Ohio and Pennsylvania. While officials enforce biosecurity measures to curb the outbreak, the risk to humans remains low.
