Jacob’s Story: Dreams and determination
Kristy Foster Seachrist tells the heartwarming tale of Jacob Baker, a young man who is defying the odds.
OARDC to host compost bedded pack dairy barn workshop Dec. 5
WOOSTER, Ohio — The Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center will host a workshop on compost bedded pack dairy barns Dec. 5.
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Leisure-time physical activity extends life expectancy
BETHESDA, Md. -- Leisure-time physical activity is associated with longer life expectancy, even at relatively low levels of activity and regardless of body weight,...
Preventing lost children while holiday shopping
The only thing scarier during the holidays than the tally on a credit card bill come January is the idea of a child getting lost or abducted while out shopping. Safety tips can keep children by your side or help caregivers find kids fast should they wander off.
Farm insurance webinar being offered
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- The National Center for Appropriate Technology will offer a webinar Nov. 29 at 1 p.m., to explain Adjusted Gross Revenue Lite...
Celebrating Thanksgiving with U.S. history
The National Archives is celebrating Thanksgiving by releasing photographs and documents pertaining to the holiday.
National Pork Board approves extra funding for promotional efforts
DES MOINES, IOWA — As pork producers struggle with record-high feed prices caused by the worst U.S. drought since the 1950s, the National Pork...
Hurricane Sandy also blew in scams
Hurricane Sandy is now the driving force behind some scam artists. Following major disasters, it’s common for scam artists to impersonate charities to get money or private information from well-intentioned taxpayers.
Honeybee genes that help defend against mites
Varroa mites are parasites that attack honeybees and infect them with viruses that cause death. The mites can infest and kill entire bee colonies. But certain honeybees have developed defensive behaviors that allow them to kill the varroa mites or disrupt mite reproduction.
Drought increases concern about ear molds in late-harvested corn
Drought-stressed corn is more susceptible to infection by Aspergillus flavus, an ear rot fungus that produces a very potent group of carcinogenic toxins, called aflatoxins.
