CDC says imported spices, seafood cause most food-borne illnesses
WASHINGTON -- Foodborne disease outbreaks caused by imported food appeared to rise in 2009 and 2010, and nearly half of the outbreaks implicated foods...
Lease option increases rooftop solar’s appeal in less affluent households
WASHINGTON -- Rooftop solar panels are attracting a new demographic of customers who are choosing to lease rather than buy, and enjoying the low...
Western Reserve Land Conservancy helps preserve more Ohio farms
Latest Ohio farms to add conservation easement are in Ashtabula and Erie countiesl.
Reader: Nonlandowners need to unite
Editor:I'm writing to address concerns about nonlandowners who don't realize the consequences for them of the so-called "Shale Boom." By now most, if not...
Pa. landowners can save the bog turtle
Federal dollars are earmarked for habitat conservation for the turtle and golden-winged warbler in Pennsylvania.
New model says atrazine not likely to exceed regs in most farm regions
WASHINGTON -- Agricultural areas need to closely monitor levels of the herbicide atrazine in groundwater, but a new model indicates the risk is lower...
Ohio’s ag water quality recommendations ‘officially’ announced
COLUMBUS -- Directors for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Department of Agriculture and Ohio EPA formally announced their recommendations for water quality improvement...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of March 15, 2012:
CRESTON, Ohio -- The Norwayne FFA hosted the District 3 Public Speaking Contest Feb. 28. Meghan Geitgey, a freshmen at Norwayne, received second in...
USDA penalizes Barnesville Livestock Auction; closed for three sales
BARNESVILLE, Ohio — The Barnesville Livestock Auction will be closed for three weeks — March 17, March 24 and March 31 — to fulfill...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of March 15, 2012:
ALLIANCE, Ohio -- Country Barbwires and Country Folks 4-H club met at Beechwood United Methodist Church Feb. 27.Country Barbwires officers for the coming year...
