PROGRESS: Battelle analysis shows growth in biosciences
Biosciences' growth cuts across manufacturing, services and research and isn't limited to medicine or agriculture.
PROGRESS: Fuel cell efficiency cuts dairy energy costs, pollution
The fuel cell on one New York dairy farm is used to heat the milking parlor during the winter.
Organic wool offers unique marketing opportunities
Although it requires certification, organic wool represents an opportunity for premiums.
PROGRESS: Digester is center of Michigan manure system
Integrated manure management systems provide new opportunities for dairy producers.
PROGRESS: Internet farming? Could be
Farmers will soon be able to open gates, track livestock, steer tractors and control other farm jobs by computer.
PROGRESS: Soybean uses go beyond livestock feed
Ohio soybean growers fund new uses research to fuel demand.
Reagan’s patriotism wasn’t an act
In this week's commentary, Editor Susan Crowell comments on the life, death, pride, optimism and belief in freedom of former President Ronald Reagan.
Reader: Bush not perfect, but better than Clinton
Reader says Bush has done better job than Clinton, and can do better than Kerry or Nader.
USDA’s 2002 ag census: Not a good year to be counted
In Ohio, 97 percent of the farms are owned by families or partnerships; in Pennsylvania, 98 percent.
Reader: Bush not perfect, but better than Clinton
Reader says Bush has done better job than Clinton, and can do better than Kerry or Nader.
