Long-term, sustainable funding for county conservation districts to come from local impact fee
HARRISBURG, Pa. — After years of discussion and scrutiny, and months of lively debate and negotiation, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett has signed a Local...
Pennsylvania Independent Oil and Gas Association speaks out
WEXFORD, Pa. — Pennsylvania Independent Oil & Gas Association spoke out today after Governor Tom Corbett signed the Marcellus Shale impact fee into law....
Ohio Pork Congress honors standouts
COLUMBUS — The 2012 Ohio Pork Congress held in Columbus Feb. 7-8 honored Ohio’s pork industry standouts. The event showcased the latest trends and...
Ohio compost operator course offered March 21-22
WOOSTER, Ohio — The 2012 Ohio Compost Operator Education Course takes place March 21-22 at the Shisler Conference Center at the Ohio Agricultural Research...
Harrison Co. court rules against Chesapeake based on lease language
CADIZ, Ohio — A 1959 lease is at the root of a lawsuit in Harrison County against Chesapeake Exploration.A decision was handed down Jan....
Program offers assistance, screenings for farmers battling arthritis
COLUMBUS -- A new program offered by faculty and students from The Ohio State University Medical Center may offer solutions for farmers struggling with arthritis.
Food industry experts gather in Ohio for expo
TOLEDO, Ohio -- The Center for Innovative Food Technology will host representatives from food-related businesses Mar. 9 from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Columbus for the Ohio Food Industry Expo -- a full day where companies can discover new techniques, learn of innovative trends and identify resources that will strengthen one of Ohio's already strong and vital industries.
Shale tax, pipeline easements focus of Jefferson County meetings
WINTERSVILLE, Ohio -- Ohio State University Extension, Jefferson County Farm Bureau, Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District, and the Eastern Ohio Development Alliance have...
Taxing shale drilling: Pa. legislation will provide more money for local governments
***Update as of Feb. 14, Pa. Governor Corbett signed the legislation as it was written. The bill now takes effect.*** To check out statements...
Antique medical kit contains high levels of radiation
NORRISTOWN -- The Department of Environmental Protection is asking anyone who knows the history of an antique medical kit found in a Chester County trash bin to contact the agency's Bureau of Radiation Protection.
