Wednesday, February 25, 2026

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

Columnist Judy Sutherland allowed Miss Murphy, the family dog, to offer a guest commentary this week.

Ernie Oelker writes of the Ohio Department of Agriculture takeover of responsibilities for permitting large-scale livestock, poultry and dairy operations.

Frost seeding of legumes in February and early March can be used to improve pasture quality and yield.

Antique columnist Roy Booth writes about the silverplated oil lamps fashionable in the late 1800s.

Farm and Family Living columnist Laurie Marlatt Steeb writes a moving tribute this week to her mother, Nina Marlatt, who passed away last week.

Columnist Kym Seabolt wants to know why everyone wants to know her mother's maiden name.

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.


Columnist Judith Sutherland shares life's lessons learned from a four-legged friends (and two-legged ones as well).