Yearly Archives: 2026
Farm and Dairy Weekly Rundown: Episode 78 (10-22-26)
Reporters Liz Partsch and Paul Rowley give readers a rundown of the top stories in the Farm and Dairy the week of Oct. 22, 2026.
Harvest season: Slow down and share the road safely
As harvest season ramps up across Ohio, slow-moving farm equipment is sharing public roadways. Drivers are urged to practice patience, watch for wide turns, and pass only when safe, while farmers should ensure all slow-moving vehicle emblems and lights are clear and visible.
Historic Law Reed Huss Farm honored with Ohio historical marker
The historic Law Reed Huss Farm in Harrison County has been dedicated with an Ohio Historical Marker, celebrating 180 years of continuous family farming. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the preserved farmstead offers a look into 19th- and 20th-century agriculture.
Ohio suspends dyed-diesel enforcement on highways through end of year
Gov. Mike DeWine has suspended Ohio’s dyed-diesel highway restrictions through year-end. Aimed at easing fuel costs during harvest season, the executive order aligns with federal guidance to grant temporary relief to farmers and freight operators facing surging diesel prices.
Harrison County, Ohio, farm marks 200 years
Farming for 200 years takes more than tradition. It takes the ability to change with the times. The Fierbaugh family has shifted livestock operations, weathered challenges and passed the work from one generation to the next while maintaining its roots in Harrison County. “Got to be flexible. Times change. If you don’t change with them, you get stuck,” said Mike Fierbaugh.
USDA announces $8 billion diesel relief payment program
The USDA announced an $8 billion harvest fuel relief program to provide one-time payments to American farmers hit by record diesel prices and rising input costs.
Game commission confirms EHD found in western Pennsylvania deer
The Pennsylvania Game Commission recently confirmed several cases of epizootic hemorrhagic disease in white-tailed deer in southwestern Pennsylvania, including in North Strabane and Amwell townships in Washington County and South Park township in Allegheny County.
Worker survives silo auger accident at Carroll County farm
A farm worker survived getting caught in a silo auger in Carroll County, Ohio, after quick tourniquet application and a complex multi-agency rescue. Officials highlight the rescue's success and urge farmers to practice lockout/tagout safety and emergency planning.
Growing Hope Globally: How Ohio farmers help feed families abroad
Through the Archbold Beef Project and annual Burger Bash, an Ohio community has contributed over $783,000 to Growing Hope Globally. Learn how local grassroots fundraising empowers farmers in developing nations with sustainable agricultural training to build lifelong food security.
A retired wildlife officer profiles the calculating mind of a poacher
Chronic poachers operate quietly, methodically, and often hide behind respected reputations. A retired wildlife officer examines the psychology of serial game law violators, the danger they pose to wildlife and conservation, and why public tips are vital to stopping them.
