Loans available for drought recovery
USDA and SBA designate drought-affected counties in WV, OH and PA eligible for emergency loans and EIDL aid to help farms and small businesses recover.
Trump administration comes to aid of farmers with $12 billion in payments
USDA launches a $12B Farmer Bridge Assistance Program to provide short-term relief for producers hit by trade disruptions and rising costs.
Survey: One in four Pennsylvania dairy farmers preparing to retire soon
More than a quarter of Pennsylvania’s dairy farmers are considering retirement in the near future, according to the 2025 Pennsylvania Dairy Producer Survey results.
Bird flu detected in backyard flock in Jackson County, West Virginia
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture confirmed a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in a flock in Jackson County. It's only the third case in WV since the outbreak began more than three years ago.
Lake Erie turning the corner, but climate, contaminants pose risks
Lake Erie sees reduced nutrient runoff and signs of recovery, but climate change and emerging threats continue to challenge long-term restoration efforts.
Farmers Land Trust preserves farmland while providing land access to next-gen farmers
A nonprofit saved a 38-acre Ohio farm from being sold off — now it’s leased to a young couple ready to grow food, raise animals,and build community. Instead of pricey mortgages, they got a 99-year lease. It’s a win for the land, the legacy and the next generation of farmers.
Roundup of FFA news for Dec. 4, 2025
Catch up on FFA news from West Holmes FFA and Norwayne FFA.
EPA says it did not approve pesticides with PFAS
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently approved two new pesticides that environmental groups say contain PFAS "forever chemicals."
Ag Toy Drive brings in nearly $12,000 to buy gifts for children in need
The toy drive hosted by the Ashland and Wayne Young Ag Professionals and the Medina County Young Farmers marked its ninth year with what organizers say was their biggest fundraising haul yet.
EHM detected in Pennsylvania not linked to Waco outbreak
Equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy was reported Nov. 27 in horses at a farm in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. State ag officials said there were no known links to the EHM outbreak that began at a barrel racing event in Waco, Texas.
