OSU polar scientist Ian Whillans commemorated: Antarctic ice stream named in his honor.
In a rare renaming of a glacial feature, the Advisory Committee for Antarctic Names has designated Ice Stream B in the western portion of Antarctica as the Whillans Ice Stream in honor of the late glaciologist.
Penn State sets Christmas tree management short course
Sponsored by the College of Agricultural Sciences' department of horticulture, the course is designed to help Christmas tree growers adopt the latest production and management practices.
Second round of Pymatuning/Shenango watershed forums scheduled
The watershed plan is ready for review, and public meetings will be held Jan. 22 at the Kinsman Public Library and Jan. 24 at the Mercer County Extension Office.
Ohio State Fair show sheep to set tail docking standard
A new sheep industry proposal aims to determine acceptable tail lengths by examination.
Some tax laws change for 2002
Lower personal income tax rates are the cheeriest news, along with
higher contribution limits on retirement plans and more breaks for
those educating their children.
higher contribution limits on retirement plans and more breaks for
those educating their children.
AFBF declares farmers want results, not partisanship
At a news conference opening AFBF's 2002 annual meeting, American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman said he believes farmers and ranchers in this country don't care who wins or loses partisan battles related to the farm bill, but are united in the fact "they want results."
Windows into heaven
"Heaven on Earth: The Holy Art of Imperial Russia" an exhibition that traces the history and artistic development of the Russian icon, will be on exhibit in Columbus from Jan. 11 through Feb. 10.
Antique show, sale to feature dealers from three states
The annual Antiques Sale and Show at Avalon Inn and Resort will be Jan. 25-27.
Charting the peaks and troughs: Learning from recession realities
No one was sure if there was a recession until the National Bureau of Economic Research declared that, not only is this a recession, but it started last March. But who are they?
Food-borne pathogens control through manure management
Ohio State University and North Carolina State University researchers have received a 4-year, $2.4 million USDA grant to study zoonotic organisms in manure, and what happens to them when animal diets are changed or when manure is subjected to various waste management treatments.
