Yearly Archives: 2025
Farm and Dairy Weekly Rundown: Episode 36 (12-11-25)
Reporters Liz Partsch and Paul Rowley give a rundown of the top stories in Farm and Dairy newspaper for the week of Dec. 11, 2025.
Apthorp Farms offers handicap-accessible reindeer tours in northwestern Pa.
Apthorp Farms offers handicap-accessible reindeer tours in North East, Pennsylvania in December for everyone to take part in the Christmas spirit.
Lake Erie sees mildest algal bloom in years
Lake Erie’s 2025 algal bloom was the mildest since 2020, developing late, peaking briefly and declining fast, offering a rare clean-water bright spot.
Loans available for drought recovery
USDA and SBA designate drought-affected counties in WV, OH and PA eligible for emergency loans and EIDL aid to help farms and small businesses recover.
Trump administration comes to aid of farmers with $12 billion in payments
USDA launches a $12B Farmer Bridge Assistance Program to provide short-term relief for producers hit by trade disruptions and rising costs.
Survey: One in four Pennsylvania dairy farmers preparing to retire soon
More than a quarter of Pennsylvania’s dairy farmers are considering retirement in the near future, according to the 2025 Pennsylvania Dairy Producer Survey results.
Speak up if something’s wrong
Grassroots outrage over dead horses at Pure Gold Stables sparks reflection on missed warning signs and a call to speak up before tragedy strikes.
Bird flu detected in backyard flock in Jackson County, West Virginia
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture confirmed a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in a flock in Jackson County. It's only the third case in WV since the outbreak began more than three years ago.
Lake Erie turning the corner, but climate, contaminants pose risks
Lake Erie sees reduced nutrient runoff and signs of recovery, but climate change and emerging threats continue to challenge long-term restoration efforts.
Farmers Land Trust preserves farmland while providing land access to next-gen farmers
A nonprofit saved a 38-acre Ohio farm from being sold off — now it’s leased to a young couple ready to grow food, raise animals,and build community. Instead of pricey mortgages, they got a 99-year lease. It’s a win for the land, the legacy and the next generation of farmers.
