Carroll County leads Ohio for the number of shale permits issued in October
In October, 231 new drilling permits were granted in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Exercise makes life seem more rosy
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Had a bad day? Try exercising.
Penn State researchers recently found people's satisfaction with life was higher on days when they...
Vinyl siding still a consumer favorite
Vinyl siding is trusted by homeowners looking to add aesthetic appeal to their home's exterior. Though vinyl siding may seem to be a cut-and-dry type of product, the vast array of vinyl siding colors and styles has created certain trends among consumers.
Ohio Auctioneers Association changes its management team
The association board of directors has hired KJMB, LLC to manage the affairs of the association.
Wildlife is resilient in a storm, even during Hurricane Sandy
As I write this, Hurricane Sandy has claimed more than 70 American lives and done an estimated $50 billion in damage, and those numbers...
Stalk lodging and ear drop impact corn yields
By Peter Thomison(The following is reprinted from the OSU Extension C.O.R.N. newsletter for Oct. 30-Nov. 6.)COLUMBUS -- The heavy rains and strong winds (plus...
Velvet View Farm receives Holmes SWCD conservation award
The 2012 drought serves as a reminder as to why soil and water conservation districts were formed over 70 years ago, and why it's important to recognize the work of landowners like the Schlauch family.
OEFFA launches new investment fund: $500,000 to grow Ohio’s sustainable ag
COLUMBUS -- The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association has partnered with a group of socially-motivated local investors who are making $500,000 available to...
Pilot plant in Wooster helps drive domestic natural rubber project forward
WOOSTER, Ohio -- The 6,000-square-foot pilot plant in Wooster makes gloves and a variety of other latex and rubber products. This is nothing new...
Researchers create potatoes with higher levels of carotenoids
Potatoes with higher levels of beneficial carotenoids are the result of U.S. Department of Agriculture studies to improve one of America’s most popular vegetables.
