Saturday, May 9, 2026
journal

Alexander Smalley sums up the eventful year he had in 1869.
Horse eating hay

Ohio State Extension educator Erika Lyon provides insight on laminitis in horses, providing the causes, symptoms and prevention tips.
U.S. Capitol

Alan Guebert digs into the challenges of passing bipartistan legislation like the 2024 federal budget and farm bill, and how 2024 is the year of elections.
fat squirrel

Jim Smith, district technician for the Medina Soil and Water Conservation District, explains the behavior of Ohio's wildlife during the winter months.
wild turkey

Bryce Angell crafts a poem about serving up turkey fries.
corn in China

Marlin Clark discusses the effects of the WASDE and the Grain Stocks Report on the grain markets, noting record supplies worldwide are hindering prices.
A snowy landscape

Snow has many benefits for plants and wildlife. It helps disperse nitrogen and provides a layer of insulation that protects life beneath.
sudoku

A Farm and Dairy reader shares his lament over the lack of a sudoku puzzle in a December issue of the newspaper.
udder

Jason Hartschuh provides tips on udder care and mastitis prevention during the winer months.
vegetables

Alan Guebert delves into Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds' and Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen's decision to reject millions of dollars in aid to help feed children in need.