9/11 anniversary reminds us of loss of innocent lives
Editor:Who can forget the 3000 who died on that horrific day ten years ago? Our government has been retaliating ever since against those responsible.That...
The past deserves reflection today
Editor:Today I remember that Tuesday morning as if it were yesterday. I sat at my desk having my coffee listening to the morning broadcast...
Food prices eventually rise with commodity prices
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Food prices will continue to rise for the remainder of this year and well into 2012 because processors now are...
Pa. Fish and Boat Commission sues Consol Energy over Dunkard Creek pollution
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) sued Consol Energy for civil damages resulting from a 2009 pollution incident in which discharges from a Consol coal mine entered Dunkard Creek, contributing to a massive fish kill spanning nearly 30 miles of stream in West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
Dickinson Cattle Company to host customer appreciation day
BARNESVILLE, Ohio -- The Dickinson Cattle Company Inc. invites old and new friends to enjoy a customer appreciation event and free lunch on Oct. 8.
Stress: It isn’t going away, but there are ways to reduce it at every...
The important thing for farmers to remember is that they are not alone and there is help out there to deal with the stress.
Experts discover gene mutation linked to high incidence of mesothelioma
WASHINGTON -- Scientists have found that individuals who carry a mutation in a gene called BAP1 are susceptible to developing two forms of cancer -- mesothelioma, and melanoma of the eye. Additionally, when these individuals are exposed to asbestos or similar mineral fibers, their risk of developing mesothelioma, an aggressive cancer of the lining of the chest and abdomen, may be markedly increased.
Cryogenic freezing can reduce weed growth
A study, reported in the current issue of the journal Weed Technology, tested the use of cryogens in farm fields. Experiments were conducted for two years at Hokkaido University in Sapporo, Japan.
Northeast Ohio Signature Food Contest looking for local recipes
The Center for Innovative Food Technology is sponsoring the Northeast Ohio Signature Food Contest, which showcases many local flavors and recipes ready for actual product development.
New technology could capture ammonia from liquid manure
COLLEGE STATION, Texas -- Though it may not sound very glamorous, a new method of extracting ammonium from liquid animal manure could be exciting news for both confined animal operations and environmental groups, according to a Texas AgriLife Extension Service engineer.
