H1N1 flu didn’t start on Mexican hog farm
MEXICO CITY — According to Mexican officials, there is no outbreak of Influenza A (H1N1) at any farm in the country. Mexico’s Secretary of...
Sugarberry tree discovery a sweet find for ODNR
CINCINNATI — Sugarberry, Celtis laevigata, a large, broad, fast growing deciduous tree with a rounded vase crown of spreading, pendulous branches, has recently been...
Manure spreading closes schools for a day
Eastern Ohio school has a 'manure day,' instead of a snow day: Application on nearby fields closes United Local for a day.
Electronic field trip brings science to students
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — This fall, sixth-grade students across Indiana can take a field trip without ever leaving their classrooms.
Through the wonders of...
Changing behaviors can reduce energy use
WASHINGTON — While efforts to address U.S. energy needs often focus on developing non-carbon power sources and new “green” modes of transportation, U.S. Rep....
Twenty-year stalemate ended; EU, U.S. settle beef hormone dispute
Long overdue agreement opens EU market to U.S. cattle.
Rendell begins court battle for dairy farmers
Pa. Gov. Ed Rendell is challenging a decision by the Pa. Milk Marketing Board he says takes money away from dairy farmers.
Antique Persian rug sells for $11,600
- Masterson Brabander Auctioneers held an antique auction April 4 in Valley City, Ohio, with 87 registered bidders in attendance.The top-selling item was a...
The hidden cost of animal ID enrollment
Editor:I recently analyzed a USDA spreadsheet for National Animal Identification System (NAIS) bribes — sanitized as cooperative agreements. These are the funds received by...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of May 14, 2009
ASHLAND, Ohio — The 46th annual Crestview FFA banquet was held April 16.
Members received Greenhand Degrees and Chapter Degrees.
Every year...
