Truman Library hosts mini Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon in Miniature, on display in Independence until Sept. 23, was created by a group of miniaturists, artisans, and "George enthusiasts," has traveled throughout the United States.
Longhorn ranch opens for public tours
Dickinson Cattle Co., a family-owned, working Texas Longhorn Ranch, opens its gates for public tours June 1 to Sept. 4.
Pa. Game Commission continues fawn study
The two-year study became almost an instant hit with the public last year when researchers began posting weekly updates about the study's unfolding drama on the game commission's Web site at www.pgc.state.pa.us.
Potato growers assistance extended
The new deadline for diverting the potatoes from marketing has been extended to June 12, and producers have from that date until July 13 to sign up.
USDA OKs StarLink diagnostic kit
The performance of the Strategic Diagnostics' GMO Bt9 Maize Kit meets the manufacturer's claims of the identification of one StarLink corn kernel in 10,000 corn kernels.
Massillon Cable to show program featuring veterans
The Memorial Day program is part of the Massillon Celebrates 175 salute to those who have served in the U.S. military.
Outstanding Hiland FFA’ers honored
The Hiland High School FFA recognized its outstanding members at the annual parent-member banquet May 11.
FAO chief calls for biotech acceptance
Jacques Diouf, director-general of the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization said in a May 14 speech in Stockholm that each GMO application must be fully analyzed on a case-by-case basis.
Guest Commentary: Our fear of “Frankenfood”
Louise Fresco, assistant-director general of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization Agriculture Department, writes about the credibility problem of biological agricultural science today, and how it is increasingly equated with threat.
How high will gas prices go?
Farmers especially see the effects of higher fuel prices.