U.S., Canada and Mexico team up to improve consumer product safety
BETHESDA, Md. -- Recently, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Health Canada and the Consumer Protection Federal Agency of the United Mexican States concluded a first-of-its-kind consumer product safety summit that was aimed at strengthening the protections for children and consumers throughout North America.
Researchers create app that IDs birds by chirps
Even the most experienced birders have trouble matching more than a handful of songs with species, but by melding his background in our feathered friends, teaching and genetics, Mark Berres may have answered the prayers of bird-watchers, researchers and even the most casual naturalist.
Kasich order revamps wild animal inspections
Executive order calls for humane societies, state and local entities to crack down on exotic animal housing and care.
EPA announces schedule to develop natural gas wastewater standards
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing a schedule to develop standards for wastewater discharges produced by natural gas extraction from underground...
Edinburg, Pa. couple grows largest pumpkin in U.S.
CANFIELD, Ohio -- The Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers weighed the U.S. champion pumpkin at their October competition. The club's 17th annual weigh-off was...
National Farm Toy Hall of Fame to honor 2011 inductees
DYERSVILLE, Iowa -- The National Farm Toy Museum will honor its 2011 National Farm Toy Hall of Fame inductees in a ceremony Nov. 4, kicking off events for Toy Farmer's National Farm Toy Show.
Ohio food entrepreneur to speak at seminar
TOLEDO, Ohio - Larry Croy, president of LarMar Foods, will share his experience from starting as a small entrepreneur to owning a large production facility during the Create a Successful Food Business seminar, Nov. 2 from 6-7:30 p.m.
Murray Grey breed is bringing more to the table than just awards
On the Clark Farm in New Harrisburg, the Murray Grey breed is the way to go for them.
If hunting AEP property, get permission first
From the Division of Wildlife comes a warning for hunters who frequent the rugged southeast Ohio terrain belonging to the American Electric Power Company.
While...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Oct. 20, 2011:
COLLINS, Ohio -- The Western Reserve FFA chapter took 16 members to the county soil judging CDE Sept. 22. Members representing the chapter for...
