Parental involvement is important
New research from North Carolina State University, Brigham Young University and the University of California, Irvine finds that parental involvement is a more significant factor in a child's academic performance than the qualities of the school itself.
Pa. bills to allow larger farm equipment on roads heads to governor
Larger farm equipment over the years means farmers need more roadway allowance, says Pa. farm bureau.
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Oct. 25, 2012:
WINONA, Ohio -- The Lone Rangers 4-H club held its monthly meeting Oct. 14 at the Winona Friends Church. Future service projects for the...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Oct. 25, 2012:
WELLINGTON, Ohio -- The Wellington FFA chapter began its fruit sale Oct. 18. Citrus, red and yellow apples, nuts, fruit baskets and Deb Yummers...
Pets and diabetes?
According to Sallianne Schlacks, a veterinarian who is completing a residency in small animal internal medicine at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Urbana, the occurrence of diabetes in cats and dogs is on the rise.
Veterinarian: State should consider deer-feeding ban to combat CWD
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- On the heels of finding chronic wasting disease in a Pennsylvania deer, it's time for the state's game commissioners to...
Reader: Administration ignores our First Amendment rights
Editor: Our first amendment right of freedom of religion was trampled on by the current administration. They approved the edict from the U.S. Department...
Reader says SB310 doesn’t protect animals or the public
Editor: One year after the tragic incident of Zanesville, I would say that Ohio has not taken a step forward but a giant step...
United Fresh produce reports show impact of produce on health and economy
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The fresh fruit and vegetable industry has a profound effect on all 50 states, according to updated state profiles recently released...
PENNVEST, DEP announces final 2012 nutrient trading
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority and the Department of Environmental Protection recently announced they will host a Nov. 7 auction for...
