Codex approves international standards for ractopamine
A U.N. commission has approved an international standard for the veterinary drug ractopamine, a feed additive to promote leanness in pigs.
WTO ruling upholds country-of-origin labeling for beef, pork
A WTO ruling has upheld the legitimacy of country-of-origin labeling and the guiding principles behind the rule.
Ohio winery has competitive edge
County's first winery makes best of rural, hilly location.
Trumbull County: Landowners sue North Coast Energy and Enervest over gas leases
WARREN, Ohio — A lawsuit filed by a Kinsman, Ohio, couple against North Coast Energy and Enervest Operating LLC could be expanded as class action...
Commentary: Few can accept rigors and responsibilities of U.S. military academies
The United States is fortunate to have military academies rich with history, traditions and values for patriotic youth willing to hear the call to duty.
Former Ohio 4-H’er joins the ‘long gray line’ of West Point graduates
Graduation day at the U.S. Military Academy was the culmination of many miles marched, orders taken, courses struggled through and accepting multitudes of regulations and restrictions.
Penn State Extension launches new beekeeping course online
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Beginner and experienced beekeepers and those thinking about taking up backyard beekeeping can get the information they need to be...
Ohio ag, emergency officials prepare for possible drought
If conditions don't improve soon, a drought declaration is likely.
Penn State is looking for farmers with pokeweed
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania farmers who have a problem with pokeweed in their fields are invited to participate in a research project aimed at...
Marcellus and Utica shale: Well permitting not slowing down despite lower natural gas prices
Interest in the Marcellus and Utica shale does not appear to be waning in Ohio or Pennsylvania, according to the permits sought in each state.
