Expert says grip strength is important indicator of overall health in patients
STORRS, Conn. -- When Richard Bohannon does physical therapy with his stroke and cancer patients, the one thing he always makes sure to check...
Outlook for pork uncertain until corn prices drop, stabilize
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Pork producers are maintaining the size of the breeding herd in the face of a very uncertain financial outlook. This...
Carroll County and OSU Extension hire 4-H program coordinator
Carroll County 4-H youth will have a program coordinator for this year’s fair set for July 18-24.
Ohio repeals estate tax, farmers see relief in sight
WOOSTER, Ohio -- The "death tax" in Ohio is officially dead, or at least it will be as of the 2013 effective date.
Properly known...
Experts examine effects of grilling steaks on E. coli
WASHINGTON -- Top sirloin steaks have been getting a grilling in USDA food safety studies. USDA microbiologist John B. Luchansky and his colleagues are...
EPA seeks penalty against company for dumping brine in national forest
PHILADELPHIA -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed a $157,500 civil penalty against a Kansas-based company for alleged illegal discharges of more than...
Just Say Cheese grand-prize winner: Shannah Yoder
For her photo of Trevor waving at the passing cows, Shannah Yoder will receive a three-gallon tub of Penn State creamery ice cream in the flavor of her choice, four free issues of Farm and Dairy, a Farm and Dairy T-shirt and mug and, of course, bragging rights.
Jaloda Farms built on black and whites, and determination
WELLINGTON, Ohio -- Lorain County dairy farmer Jim Sheffield may not have the biggest herd around, or all of the newest equipment.
But his registered...
Residual herbicide restrictions likely to affect cover crop planting decisions
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- With interest in cover crops increasing among farmers unable to plant corn because of bad weather, Purdue Extension plant experts say growers should consider herbicide residue restrictions when making planting decisions.
Vehicles aid in weed seed dispersal
BOZEMAN, Mont. -- Noxious weeds are often found growing along roads and trails and vehicles have long been suspected of picking up weed seeds and dispersing them to new locations.
