Yearly Archives: 2026
Is fescue toxicosis spreading north?
Is your pasture toxic? Discover how drought and overgrazing increase fescue toxicosis risks and explore proven methods like clover dilution to keep cattle safe.
EPA moves to narrow Clean Water Act protections
EPA moves to narrow Clean Water Act protections after Supreme Court ruling, raising concerns over water quality but providing clarity for farmers, builders.
How to reduce your daily waste and save money in 2026
Americans now generate nearly 5 pounds of waste daily. Portage SWCD's Lynn Vogel explains how to break the "fast fashion" cycle, support U.S. cotton and make smarter consumer choices to protect our farmland and water.
Finding grace in motherhood: Lessons from the prairie
From the "baby wolverine" stage of nursing to the quiet of bedtime stories, Eliza Blue explores the beautiful, messy reality of motherhood and the sacred love we all deserve.
Avoid these common balance sheet mistakes on your dairy farm
Small errors in asset valuation or missed liabilities can distort your farm's financial health, writes Ohio State University Extension's John Yost. Learn how to create a precise annual balance sheet that improves lender relations and guides smarter investment decisions.
Successes, failures and lessons learned in Ohio wildlife management
From steelhead "home runs" to the Sichuan pheasant strikeout, outdoors columnist Jim Abrams explores the hits and misses of species introduction and the law of unintended consequences.
Farm and Dairy Weekly Rundown: Episode 39 (1-8-26)
Reporters Liz Partsch and Paul Rowley give a rundown of the top stories in Farm and Dairy newspaper for the week of Jan. 8, 2026.
FCC bans new foreign-made drones
The FCC banned new foreign-made drones over security risks, disrupting U.S. farm spray drone use as growers warn of higher costs and fewer alternatives.
The 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show Butter Sculpture celebrates Founding Fathers
The 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show butter sculpture is unveiled. This year’s "Growing a Nation" theme celebrates the U.S. 250th anniversary with a dairy tribute to the Founding Fathers. The PA Farm Show runs now through Jan. 17.
Roundup of FFA news for the week of Jan. 8, 2026
Catch up with news from Amanda Clearcreek FFA, West Holmes FFA and Hillsdale FFA.
