Damage to trees from high winds often goes undetected
By JEFF RUGG
Creators Syndicate
You may not have been in the path of one of the recent hurricanes, but you can still learn some tree...
Grain farmers symposium slated for Dec. 13
WILMINGTON, Ohio -- The fourth annual Ohio Grain Farmers Symposium will be held Dec. 13 at the Roberts Centre and Holiday Inn in Wilmington,...
Stressed out? Your reaction predicts chronic health conditions in the future
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Contrary to popular perception, stressors don't cause health problems -- it's people's reactions to the stressors that determine whether they...
Plumbing tips for Thanksgiving?
CINCINNATI -- These guys give the phrase "Black Friday" a whole new meaning.
The day after Thanksgiving is the busiest of the year for Roto-Rooter's...
EPA upholds Renewable Energy Standard, triggering mixed reaction
Decision draws support among many crop farmers, opposition among livestock farmers.
Phone app makes spraying insecticide easier
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists have released two mobile phone applications, or "apps," to make things easier for anyone who needs to adjust insecticide spray equipment.
Selective dairy breeding could help prevent lameness, boost productivity
DAVIS, Calif. — Dairies could increase their efficiency, reduce their carbon footprints and improve the health of their herds if they considered foot warts...
Crop insurance deadline approaching
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Apple and grape growers interested in buying a new insurance policy, or making changes to an existing policy, need to do...
Vegetable, small-fruit production webinar series starts Dec. 19
A series of monthly, Web-based seminars covering topics related to vegetable and small-fruit production issues will kick off Dec. 19.
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Nov. 15, 2012:
HANOVERTON, Ohio -- Twelve members from the United Local FFA chapter went to Indianapolis for the 85th National FFA Convention Oct. 24-27. Along with...
