Yearly Archives: 2026
Farm and Dairy Weekly Rundown: Episode 44 (2-19-26)
Reporters Liz Partsch and Paul Rowley give readers a rundown of the top stories in the Farm and Dairy the week of Feb. 19, 2026.
Groundhog Day for the Farm Bill: Why GOP promises keep falling short
Farm Bill debate is starting to feel like a repeat episode. Alan Guebert dives into why the "modernization" talk doesn't match the math on crop safety nets.
The ‘Wimpy’ Problem: How to properly value sweat equity on the farm
Don't wait until "Tuesday" to pay for today’s labor. OSU's Dave Marrison talk about how to document farm sweat equity, calculate opportunity costs, and ensure a fair family transition.
Sunburns and short Sleeves: Surviving the Northern Plains’ false spring
Eliza Blue reflects on the sensory magic and "false hope" of a South Dakota January thaw, from spotting early robins to the sting of a surprise winter sunburn.
Healthy deer herds don’t happen by accident
Stop the corn! Learn how deer adapt to winter diets and why spring minerals are the key to supporting antler growth and herd health on your land.
Bat removal and other high water marks of homeownership
From surprise bat guests to $13,000 chimney caps, Kymberly Foster Seabolt explores the "weird emergencies" and hard-won lessons of life in a vintage home.
Roundup of FFA news for the week of Feb. 19, 2026
Find out what Black River FFA, Fayetteville FFA, East Knox FFA, Norwayne FFA, Mt. Vernon FFA and Northwestern Wayne FFA were up to lately.
Ohio Farm Bureau selects 2026 AgriPOWER Class XVI
Ohio Farm Bureau’s 2025-2026 AgriPOWER Institute kicked off in December with 15 farmers and agribusiness professionals participating in Class XVI.
Beyond the Easy-Bake Oven: Lessons in magic from a farmhouse kitchen
For Judith Sutherland, a simple cookbook replaced the dream of an Easy-Bake Oven, creating a lifetime of sweet memories and family traditions.
Now’s the time to show your love for legumes with frost seeding
Learn how to use frost seeding to introduce clovers and legumes to your pasture. Improve soil nitrogen and forage quality with these late-winter tips.
