Yearly Archives: 2026

Between a 47.5% tariff on China and a Middle East war driving oil toward $200 a barrel, U.S. agriculture faces its most severe supply disruption in history.

Boost your yield! Learn the benefits of applying dairy manure to corn and soybeans post-planting, from moisture gains to protecting emerging seedlings.

Reporters Liz Partsch and Paul Rowley give readers a rundown of the top stories in the Farm and Dairy the week of April 9, 2026.

Spring is a season of new beginnings. For one family in Jeromesville, Ohio, a neighborly proposition and a handshake set the course for a legacy in dairy farming.

Kymberly Foster Seabolt explores her "scorched earth" family roots, the sting of online trolls, and how a simple act of kindness can derail a weekend of fuming.

Fly season starts long before the first swarm appears. If you want to protect your herd’s weight gain and milk production this summer, the work begins in April. From cleaning up old bedding to starting IGR minerals, taking action now prevents a population explosion in July. Check out these expert tips from OSU Extension’s Ted Wiseman on how to build an integrated fly management plan that works.

From Michigan tulips to South Dakota blizzards, Eliza Blue explores how a snowy Easter brings the essential moisture and renewal needed for ranch life.

Most amphibians start in the water and move to land—but the Eastern newt likes to do things a little differently. After spending its teenage years as a brilliant orange Red Eft wandering the forest floor, it undergoes a total transformation to head back into the water for good. Dive into the fascinating, "bass-ackward" life cycle of this incredible salamander in our latest feature by biologist Tami Gingrich.

See what East Knox FFA, Delta FFA, Ashland FFA and Racine Southern FFA are up to this week.

While it might feel like a tradition from Grandma’s era, modern science says a "seasonal reset" is more important than ever for our busy lives. From reducing hidden allergens to lowering stress levels, a deep clean is about much more than just a tidy room—it's about your health. Check out these updated tips from Ohio State University Extension’s LuAnn Duncan.