Monthly Archives: May 2013
Salamanders are like the canary in the coal mine
Want a good feel for the state of the state’s environment? Check out salamanders!
Could water quality be holding back your dairy herd’s production?
Penn State study suggests dairy herd water quality linked to milk production.
National sheep board nominations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking nominations for individuals to serve on the National Sheep Industry Improvement Center board of directors.
America’s patriotic assimilation system is broken
Despite what some may believe, native-born citizens have a much higher degree of patriotic attachment to the United States than naturalized citizens.
Ferrante, Terra Cotta, and Debonne vineyards win Ohio wine awards
Three Ohio wines received Director’s Choice award distinction from the Ohio Department of Agriculture.
See you in court? Landowners battle Columbia Gas Transmission
Landowners in 11 Ohio counties may be part of a counter lawsuit filed by Columbia Gas Transmission.
Joan Wallbrown: June 14, 1932 — May 15, 2013
Joan Wallbrown, 80, of Deerfield, passed away Wednesday, May 15. She was born June 14, 1932 in Cleveland, to Fred G. and Glennrose (Moeller)...
Strawberry viruses found in Kentucky crop; Ohio crop looks good
Experts say the virus has been found in Kentucky, but believe Ohio's crop is still doing well.
USDA modifies mandatory COOL rule
The final COOL rule issued by the USDA requires the origin designations of muscle cut meats to include information about where each of the production steps (i.e., born, raised, slaughtered) occurred.
B100, 100 percent biodiesel, to fuel pulling tractors
New rule allows biodiesel to boost tractors this season.
