Garfield historic site plans ceremony for release of presidential coin
MENTOR, Ohio -- James A. Garfield National Historic site, 8095 Mentor Ave., in Mentor, will be the location for a special ceremony Nov. 17 beginning at 10 a.m. The event will mark the U.S. Mint's official unveiling and release of the James A. Garfield Presidential $1 coin.
LETTER: Readers want to end ODNR’s witch hunt in Ohio
One might ask why Kasich has given ODNR the right to go on a witch hunt for Ohio animal owners. ODNR can come to your home, search your barns and house because someone says you raise exotic animals.
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Nov. 10, 2011:
HANOVERTON, Ohio -- United FFA's annual fruit sale will continue through Nov. 21.Ag students will be selling a variety of fruits, apple cider and...
Is your mineral lease outdated or ‘inadequate?’ There may be options
At least know where you stand and what's available, experts advise.
Farm bill proposals mark ‘evolutionary change’ in safety net
WASHINGTON -- After analyzing 10 major proposals circulating for the 2012 farm bill as of the first week of October 2011, an Ohio State...
National Grange sues New York City company for trademark infringement
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The National Grange recently filed suit against a New York City-based business that has used the Grange name without authorization.
New milking parlor features automated sorting system, first in Ohio
The Rufener family at Congress Lake Farms near Suffield, Ohio, built a new freestall barn and milking parlor. The facility includes one of the first automated RFID sorting systems in Ohio.
Childhood obesity to be addressed at Farm-City Week annual symposium
READING, Pa. -- Three panelists will share their expertise on healthier lunch nutrition programs for America's youth Nov. 17 at the annual National Farm-City Week Symposium, Childhood Obesity: The School Lunchroom Debate.
Manuka oil shows promise as natural weed control agent
WASHINGTON -- Weeds have a greater impact on crop yields than any other pests. Over the past several decades, farmers have continually turned to synthetic herbicides because they are the most effective deterrent against weeds.
iPhone’s ‘Siri’ presents challenge for texting ban enforcement
WASHINGTON -- Apple's iPhone 4S is one of several new devices that make it possible to send text messages with both hands on the wheel. As drivers begin to use these new technologies, states may have to decide what they will and won't allow on the road.
