The economy: Are consumers still calling the shots?
The loss of consumer wealth and the continued weakness in the housing market are big factors behind the slow economy.
Obama announces details of heavy-duty vehicles fuel efficiency standards program
WASHINGTON -- Recently President Obama met with industry officials to discuss the fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas pollution standards for work trucks, buses and other heavy duty vehicles.
Ohio: Licking County barn fires ruled arson
Fire marshal's office says arson is the cause. Hope may lie in evidence secured from video security camera.
Limousin releases multibreed EPDs
DENVER, Colo.— Expected progeny differences (EPDs) from the fall 2011 International Limousin Genetic Evaluation are now available through various features of the North...
Ohio State to host Pumpkin Field Day in South Charleston
SOUTH CHARLESTON, Ohio -- Ohio State University's Pumpkin Field Day will be held Aug. 30 in South Charleston, Ohio from 6-8 p.m. at the Western Agricultural Research Station.
Hot weather prompts advice on preventing, managing silo fires
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- A farm-safety expert in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences is warning about the danger of silo fires.
Ohio farms worth $4,300 per acre
Ohio's farm real estate value, including all land buildings, averaged $4,300 per acre for 2011, up 7.5 percent from 2010.
Website users can create, submit legislative maps
COLUMBUS -- Visitors to www.ReshapeOhio.org now have the ability to draw new state and congressional district boundaries using 2010 U.S. Census data and the...
Chardon team places 12th in Envirothon
CHARDON, Ohio -- The Chardon High School Envirothon team, representing the state of Ohio, placed 12th in the North American Envirothon. The team previously...
New jobs initiatives for rural America increase access to capital, job training
WASHINGTON -- At the recent White House Rural Economic Forum, President Obama announced new jobs initiatives recommended by the White House Rural Council for...
