FirstEnergy line location still up in the air
A revived proposal to run FirstEnergy’s 138-kilovolt transmission lines along an abandoned railroad grade might offer a glimmer of hope to farmers and landowners...
South Korea lifts ban on U.S. beef
South Korea agreed April 18 to lift its ban on U.S. beef, an action that should allow the U.S.-Republic of Korea Free Trade Agreement to move forward.
Syngenta to build a new research center in China
BASEL, Switzerland — Syngenta recently said it will build a new biotech research and technology center in Beijing, China.
Its focus will be on...
Good neighbors and environmental stewards honored by Ohio coalition
COLUMBUS — Two things are important to this year’s Environmental Stewardship Award winners: each farm’s rich history and bright future, thanks to the owners’...
Pennsylvania preserves its 3500th farm
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Farmland Preservation Board set a new record April 17 by preserving the state’s 3,500th farm, Gov. Edward G. Rendell...
Barter system helps feed needy families
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer said recently that USDA donations will exceed $100 million in a swap of government surplus...
Scientist breeds cold-hardy hairy vetch
BELTSVILLE, Md. — Agricultural Research Service geneticist and breeder Thomas Devine and collaborators have released “Purple Bounty,” the first winter-hardy, early-flowering vetch for the...
Web site helps 4-H’ers keep records
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — As spring arrives, it’s time for young people who plan to raise a 4-H market livestock project to select their...
Conference focuses on sustainable living
COLUMBUS — Local foods. Alternative transportation. Living with a smaller environmental footprint.
All these topics will be covered at an upcoming conference, “Sustainability Now!...
You’re right: Your younger sister got away with murder, but you didn’t
BALTIMORE — If you think your parents let your younger siblings get away with a lot, you’re probably right.
A new study from researchers...
