Monday, February 23, 2026
Item No. 1285

Item No. 1285 appears to be some sort of machete with a valve soldered on the side and small hole near the tip. It measures just over 17 inches long.
U.S. Capitol

A Farm and Dairy reader shares his thoughts on recent actions taken by the United States government.
mason bee

Wayne Soil and Water Conservation District education specialist Kelly Riley explains the benefits of putting off spring cleanup for backyard pollinators.
Fencing livestock out of streams

Ohio State Extension educator Catelyn Turner outlines water quality considerations for livestock and ways to ensure sustainable water management.
corn kernels and dollar bills

Alan Guebert weighs in on President Donald Trump's recently-imposed tariffs and how they will affect tax payers.
cemetery

Judith Sutherland considers the significance crossroads communities used to have in rural American, recalling the history of Eckley community.
newspaper

A Farm and Dairy reader writes a leet to the editor, defending the columns he likes to read and ensuring others Farm and Dairy has something for everyone.
dairy stalls

Grazyne Tresoldi, assistant professor of animal welfare at Ohio State University, explains the nuances of animal welfare and animal rights.
mechanical wooden apple peeler

Paul Locher offers a look inside the affairs of an apple butter party in Ohio Country in the early 1800s.
social media

Kymberly Foster Seabolt considers social media's role in her life.