Feds need new tricks to tame recession
The word "recession" is making its way from the business pages to everyday conversations.
Wool blend ideal for fire resistance
WYNDMOOR, Pa. — Wool is less susceptible to burning than synthetic fibers. This makes it an ideal fabric for uniforms worn by U.S. troops,...
USDA gives pork industry a boost
USDA plans to purchase up to $50 million of pork products to be donated to child nutrition and other domestic food assistance programs.
Spring presents biodiesel challenges
COLUMBUS — According to the Ohio Soybean Council, spring is a vital time for routine maintenance of soy biodiesel fuel storage systems. At this...
Watch out for weeds that injure
LAWRENCE, Kan. — If you’re tempted to get outside and prepare your flowerbeds for the onset of summer, make certain you’re prepared. You may...
Study: No-till benefits don’t run deep
COLUMBUS -- No-till production is widely considered an appropriate crop production system for sequestering carbon -- the process of storing carbon in plants and...
Ohio earthworks tour covers all the bases of mysterious ancient cultures
COLUMBUS — The history of Ohio began long before it became the 17th state in 1803 — even way well before Western settlers came...
Calf pool expands in western Pa.
SALEM, Ohio — Demand for quality beef stocker cattle has sparked renewed interest in Pennsylvania’s calf pool program.
This spring, western Pennsylvania cattlemen will have...
How long can corn prices stay high?
By Daryll Ray
How long can this go on? How much higher will corn prices go? Those questions are of concern not only to corn...
Chatham receives 400 historic acres
PITTSBURGH — Chatham University recently accepted a gift unequaled in the institution’s 139-year history: the nearly 400-acre Eden Hall Farm in Richland Township, Pa.,...