Thursday, May 7, 2026
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While the Senate and House each passed versions of the farm bill earlier this summer, neither is in a hurry to combine them before leaving Capitol Hill.
Ohio corn

Favorable growing weather continues, putting downward pressure on prices.
Full table

Reporter Chris Kick says the governor should have worked with farmers instead of issuing an executive order.
Model T on Muddy Road

In Sam Moore's June 6 column, he asked if any Farm and Dairy readers recalled traveling on red dog roads, and to his delight, received several replies.
purple martin

To watch an active purple martin nest in Erie, Pennsylvania, simply visit www.purplemartin.org and click on the nest cam link.
corn field

History shows that farm trade standoffs are short-term arguments that can be handled. The lasting problem is when they ignite global economic fires.
septic health

If properly designed, constructed and maintained, your septic system can provide long-term, effective treatment of household wastewater.
barn kittens

Those of us lucky enough to be on farms know there is plenty of entertainment out among the more wild part of the country.
caribou

Caribou used to be a big game hunter's dream, but something has changed. Nowadays, you hardly hear the word caribou spoken. Find out why.
money

Kymberly Foster Seabolt promises if she's ever blessed enough to win the lottery, she'll stay the same person she always has been.