Yearly Archives: 2025
Farm and Dairy Weekly Rundown: Episode 33 (11-20-25)
Reporters Liz Partsch and Paul Rowley give a rundown of the top stories in Farm and Dairy newspaper for the week of Nov. 20, 2025.
Second species of wild ramps discovered in southwestern Pennsylvania
Penn State Beaver researchers uncover genetic proof of a second ramp species, a finding that could guide better conservation and sustainable harvesting.
Chatham University student inspires classrooms with beekeeping business experience
Anthony Ondo uses the money from his beekeeping business to pay for his education at Chatham University's Eden Hall campus while teaching other students.
Shelter in place — like the bees
Cold temps ground most bees, but research shows some forage even near 40 F by shivering to heat their flight muscles.
Sometimes the farms we visit least are prioritizing conservation the best
A passionate no-till, cover-crop champion earns Wayne County’s 2025 Conservation Farm Award, celebrating his devotion to soil health and community.
Finding peace in the difficult tasks
A shepherd reflects on the heartbreak of selling sheep, shifting priorities, and finding comfort in her loyal dog and the rhythms of pasture life.
Caring for cows in a strong market
Strong beef prices are reshaping dairy strategy. Good calf care, timely culling and welfare-focused decisions help dairies capture value.
It’s OK to play second fiddle to another female once a year
A wife reflects on 42 years of marriage—and the annual November “other woman” who always wins her husband’s heart: his beloved coon-hunting dog, Tracey.
Farmers and ranchers are major SNAP beneficiaries, too
Examining the contrast between halted SNAP payments and rapid farm aid, and why farm groups stayed silent despite SNAP’s major impact on rural economies.
Trammels: A pioneer cook’s best friend
Discover the history of iron trammels, the adjustable pot hooks early Ohio settlers used to control hearth heat and master open-fire cooking.
