Farm and Dairy Weekly Rundown: Episode 74 (9-17-26)
Reporters Liz Partsch and Paul Rowley give a rundown of the top stories in Farm and Dairy newspaper for the week of Sept. 17, 2026.
Beaver County Stockman’s Club Sale at Hookstown Fair (Pa.)
The Beaver County Stockman's Club Sale at the Hookstown Fair brought in $287,405 from 158 lots on Aug. 28, 2026.
To cut or not to cut: Weighing the risks of making a late hay...
Facing a delayed hay harvest? Ohio State University Extension educator Allen Gahler weighs the risks of late-season alfalfa cutting, offers advice on making balage over dry hay, and outlines crucial moisture monitoring steps to prevent spontaneous combustion and hay fires.
An invasive beetle is threatening the pawpaw just as Americans learn to love it
North America's largest native fruit is having a renaissance—and facing a deadly new threat. Discover the Indigenous history, regional comeback and invasive beetle battle behind the pawpaw.
Ashtabula County Junior Fair Market Animal Sale
The Ashtabula County Junior Fair Market Animal Sale brought in $720,608 from 301 lots on Aug. 15, 2026.
Why Ohio farmers should save nitrogen application for spring
Thinking about applying nitrogen fertilizer this fall? Ohio State University Extension educator Lee Beers breaks down the risks, soil temperature thresholds, and why delaying nitrogen application until spring is recommended to protect your crop investment and prevent costly nutrient loss.
Greene County Fair (Pa.) 4-H & FFA Livestock Sale
The Greene County Fair 4-H & FFA Livestock Sale in southwestern Pennsylvania brought in $543,785.50 from 96 market lamb lots and 34 market steer lots on Aug. 13, 2026.
Jacktown Fair (Pa.) 4-H Rabbit & Goat Sale
The 2026 Jacktown Fair, in Greene County, Pennsylvania, brought in $107,325 from 16 meat rabbit pens and 40 market goat lots.
Pa. statewide energy regulator warns of power outages due to data centers
Pennsylvania's Public Utility Commission released a study that found data centers pose a serious risk to consumers if electricity demand outpaces supply.
2026 Lawrence County 4-H and FFA Junior Livestock Sale results
The 2026 Lawrence County 4-H and FFA Junior Livestock Sale brought in $358,377 from 218 lots on Aug. 22.
