Thursday, December 18, 2025
weekly rundown

Reporters Liz Partsch and Paul Rowley give a rundown of the top stories in Farm and Dairy newspaper for the week of Oct. 9, 2025.

Cuyahoga River’s Sturgeon Fest marks the return of the prehistoric fish, celebrating river revival, clean water progress and a milestone for wildlife.
Drew Ross

Drew Manko Ross, sixth generation owner of Ross Farms, is remembered for his passion for agriculture and supporting his community after passing away.

The Barlow Independent Fair Market Livestock Auction, in Barlow, Ohio, brought in $383,175 from 218 lots this year.

The Tuscarawas County Junior Fair Sale brought in $1.8 million from 724 lots on Sept. 18-20.
Jenn Logan

The PA Beef to PA Schools program provides local beef to schools but is in jeopardy due to no funding in the 2025-26 proposed Pennsylvania state budget.

The government shutdown on Oct. 1 closed federal offices across the country, but it’s also impacted at least one county agency that works directly with farmers.
GRAND CHAMPION MARKET STEER: JENNER LIBERATI

The Belmont County Junior Fair Sale brought in $965,367.25 from 447 lots on Sept. 4. Find a full list of the grand and reserve champion sale results here.
weekly rundown

Editor Rachel Wagoner and reporter Liz Partsch give a rundown of the top stories in Farm and Dairy newspaper for the week of Oct. 2, 2025.
Matt Partsch honey

For centuries, honey has been used as medicine for different aliments; some of these uses still ring true today.