Egypt Valley is a government wasteland
A Farm and Dairy reader shares his thoughts on Egypt Valley Wildlife Refuge.
Turtles: Give ‘em a brake, not a break!
Tami Gingrich offers motorists a reminder to be on the lookout for turtles as they venture out to find the perfect place to lay their eggs.
Conserving biodiversity through heritage breeds
The small flock of Clun Forest sheep Eliza Blue brought home a few months ago have been everything she ever hoped for in sheep.
Learning the economics of lime
Determining the right amount of lime to apply to optimize soil health is about more than pH. Learn how to account for all factors before applying lime.
Composting vs. vermicomposting
Learn about the benefits and differences of composting and vermicomposting.
Westerns were the mold
Bryce Angell crafts a poem about watching Westerns on the T.V. growing up.
Fighting the good fight for vegetable plants
Learning to grow tomatoes in the garden and on the homestead isn’t about doing one thing right. It’s more like a boxing match for Eric Keller.
Here comes the 2024 Farm Bill, there goes any 2024 reforms
Alan Guebert weighs in on what to expect if the 2024 Farm Bill comes together before its extension expires in September.
Big blue sets the record by a whisker
The new state record blue catfish, weighing 101.11 pounds and measuring 56 1/2 inches, was caught by Jaylynn Parker, of New Richmond, Ohio, on April 7.
Hay barn fires a real hazard when the rain keeps coming
Hay fires are caused when bacteria in wet hay create so much heat that the hay spontaneously combusts. Learn how to monitor hay to prevent a fire.
