Biodiesel sets new annual production record, fueling job creation
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. biodiesel industry has set a new record for annual production, according to the latest EPA figures, proving the power that strong domestic energy policy has in creating U.S. jobs and boosting the economy.
Wet harvest gives Ohio farmers reprieve from trucking regs
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has granted temporary regulatory relief from the hours-of-service requirements for drivers transporting agricultural products within Ohio.
Marcellus shale seminar focuses on municipal experiences
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- A presentation detailing how municipal governments are dealing with the Marcellus Shale natural-gas boom will be offered by Penn State Extension Dec. 6 from 6:30-9 p.m.
Ohio No-Till Conference set for Dec. 6
COLUMBUS -- The annual Ohio No-Till Conference will be held Dec. 6 in Plain City.
LETTER: A simple plan to ‘Save Our Society’ includes flat tax
Reader: If government interference and over regulation would be reduced, jobs would be created, private industry would prosper and more than sufficient tax revenue would be generated.
Western Pa. workshop to look at risk for food businesses
The workshop, Managing Risk for Food Businesses, will be offered from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 8, at the Penn State Extension office in Mercer County, Pa.
Federal program recognizes acid mine drainage project in Carroll county
MINERAL CITY, OH -- The Thomas Acid Mine Drainage Reclamation Project, located in the Carroll County portion of the Huff Run Watershed, received a...
‘Intelligent rations’: Dairy feeding goes high tech in Minnesota study
New dairy feeding system can scan forages and wirelessly make corrections for ingredient deviations from the recipe.
Niederman farm plans annual free Christmas walk
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, Ohio -- Niederman Family Christmas Farm in southwest Ohio will host its annual free Christmas Walk this year every night from 6-9...
W.Va. produce records set in 2011
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Three new records for unusually large fruits, vegetables and other plants were set in 2011, according to Agriculture Commissioner Gus R....
