Wednesday, May 6, 2026
trash dump

Judith Sutherland recalls her sister's excitement on trips to the dump, treasuring hunting through the trash.
Little Beaver Creek

Following the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, on Feb. 3, the residents of East Palestine and surrounding areas wait for a reasonable response.
soybean field

There is an old saying that no news is good news. That is never true in the grain markets where no news is hard to trade. 
carrier pigeon

Julie Giess is filled with gratitude for the first responders to the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment and empathy for everyone who was displaced.
Beaver hunting

Learn more about the types of traps used for beaver hunting and how to set them up for success.
birthday

Judith Sutherland celebrates her mother's 89th birthday by honoring all of her wonderful qualities.
horses silhouettes at sunset

Bryce Angell crafts a poem about earning the pasture rather than aging into it.

We could use your help in identifying these two antique tools. Can you hazard a guess as to what they are?
dairy cattle

Everyone handled winter differently on the dairy farm of Alan Guebert's youth. He recalls each quirk with reverence in this week's column.
calculator

A Farm and Dairy reader shares some history and his thoughts on the income tax system in the United States.