Alpaca breeding brings tax advantages
Tax advantages found by breeding alpacas are contributing to the rise in their ownership in the United States.
Quilt Odyssey set in Gettysburg, Pa.
Quilt Odyssey 2001, an annual quilt show and symposium will be held Aug. 2-5, exhibiting quilts from Canada, Japan, England, the Netherlands, and from all over the United States. There will also be an antique quilt show.
Angus breeders compete at state show
Ohio Angus breeders paraded 109 females, 20 bulls and nine cow-calf pairs at the 2001 Ohio Angus Preview Show, June 30.
Scientist working on low-fat french fries made from rice
An ARS scientist has perfected a method of processing rice flour mixtures that when fried will closely mimic potatoes.
Bill seeks tax credit for residential wind turbines
Turbine manufacturers claim there are more than 20 million homes in America with an acre or more of land that would be suitable for one of these machines.
Teens struggle to ace history test
Asked basic fourth grade-level history questions, teens didn't know many important historical facts.
Caspers show District Two champion
The Floyd Casper family of Hycrest Farms in Carrollton, Ohio, showed the grand champion at the District Two Holstein Show, held July 14 at the Columbiana County Fairgrounds.
Thunderstorm phobia in dogs may be genetic
A recent study shows that both a dog's breed and its previous experiences may affect whether it is afraid of thunderstorms.
Fairmount Park named Pa. treasure
Philadelphia's Fairmount Park has been named Commonwealth Treasure for 2001. Ceremonies marking the 2001 designation will take place Oct. 9-10.
Trumbull County cattleman suspects rustlers
A Trumbull County beef producer discovered 12 head of feeder calves missing from his pasture earlier this month.
