Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Antique columnist Roy Booth writes that those Sears catalogs were an important part of America, from the most rural post office route in the backwoods all the way to bustling big cities.

Family life editor Laurie Steeb is ready to get behind the steering wheel of a car. Maybe.

It's just an old coffee mug, but for columnist Kym Seabolt, it's a symbol of wedded bliss: slightly worn, slightly comforting, but always present.

Each week Farm and Dairy takes a look at what was making news in years gone by.

Each week Farm and Dairy challenges readers to identify a small tool or gadget.

When columnist Judie Sutherland looks back on seasons past, she remembers how much fun the kids of "her" generation could cook up, none of it costing a dime.

Now that the silage is in the silo, extension agent Ernie Oelker says the real work begins to assure the cows receive a safe, properly balanced ration that is palatable and capable of supporting optimum production.

Reader is disappointed that Farm and Dairy didn't support the intent behind the Farm Aid concerts.

"I am lucky and fortunate to be a breast cancer survivor," writes letter writer Pattie Coplin. "Many women refuse to take a proactive role against breast cancer and ignore the situation completely."

Each week Farm and Dairy takes a look at what was making news in years gone by.