Friday, March 13, 2026

Yearly Archives: 2026

In Salem, Ohio, Brenda Austin and a small group of volunteers are working tirelessly to give feral cats a second chance. Right now, there is an urgent need for farmers and property owners willing to adopt pairs of feral cats as "barn buddies." The program also needs financial support to continue its critical work.

Western Pennsylvania dairy farmer William Thiele was recognized in the Oval Office as President Donald Trump signed the bipartisan Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025.

From improving crop yields to monitoring livestock health, AI has the power to transform farming—but it requires massive data centers to function. Discover the benefits and burdens of bringing this next-gen technology to rural America
Tannar, Kimberly and Tom Barton stand in their backyard in Alicia, Pennsylvania on Dec. 7, 2025. The former Robena Coal Mine site is further up the hill.

For decades, the Robena Coal Mine defined Alicia, Pennsylvania. Now, a proposed natural gas-powered hyperscale data center could bring jobs back—but at what cost to the peace and health of the community? Residents share their stories on the future of Greene County.

Extractive industries have supported Greene County, Pennsylvania's economy for decades like coal mining and natural gas.

Reporters Liz Partsch and Paul Rowley give a rundown of the top stories in Farm and Dairy newspaper for the week of Jan. 15, 2026.

Catch up with FFA news from Firelands FFA, Black River FFA and Northwestern Wayne FFA.
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Discover why hunting is a healthy, sustainable choice. Learn about the nutritional benefits of wild game, its low carbon footprint, and the physical rewards of the field.
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his "Winter Talks" series at the Ford Nature Center offers a fantastic variety of local history, science and folklore.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — A project led by a Pennsylvania Farm Bureau member was named runner-up in the Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. Hema Ravindran,...