Fatal teen crashes fall but parental involvement still needed
ATLANTA, Ga. — The number of fatal crashes involving 16- and 17-year old drivers dropped by more than a third between 2004 and 2008,...
UV light nearly doubles vacuum’s effectiveness in reducing microbes
COLUMBUS -- New research suggests that the addition of ultraviolet light to the brushing and suction of a vacuum cleaner can almost double the...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Nov. 4, 2010:
VIENNA, Ohio -- The Trumbull County 4-H Shooting Sports Pioneers will have its introductory meeting Nov. 19 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Nov. 4, 2010:
INDIANAPOLIS -- A group of Miami Trace FFA members went to Indianapolis Oct. 20 for the 83rd National FFA Convention. The group took...
OLCSB hears multiple veal proposals, favors two production ‘concepts’
The Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board discussed conflicting recommendations at its Nov. 2 meeting.
OSU Extension reaches out to voters, but offices may still be closing
Carroll County has already closed its office and ended its 4-H program, and now Jackson County may be next.
Shrinking market and fewer seed companies challenge forage producers
By ANDY ANDREWS
Contributing writer
GRANTVILLE, Pa. — Though preliminary tests were completed on Roundup Ready alfalfa and the seed was ready to hit the market...
United Fresh, USDA partner for produce inspection training courses
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United Fresh Foundation, through the Center for Food Safety & Quality, has announced the 2011 dates for its Produce Inspection...
Scientists pursue weed control options for use in organic production systems
LAWRENCE, Kan. -- What is the most critical problem facing today's organic grower?The USDA's Invasive Weed Management Unit says the answer is weeds. They...
Expert says canning venison is good alternative to grinding the meat
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Deer hunting is an old tradition worth preserving, and when it comes to preserving venison, according to a food scientist...
