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?
Gypsy moth damage increasing in Ohio
Wandering across Ohio, gypsy moth larvae are stripping acres of Ohio's woodlands.
Hand-carved wooden ware on display in Ashtabula
Local artist Lyle W. Siekkinen will exhibit his wooden bowls, ladles, spoons and dishes reminiscent of colonial America at the Ashtabula Arts Center in January.
Herd bull use grows in dairy breeding
Ray L. Nebel, extension dairy scientist in reproductive management at Virginia Tech discusses when and how natural bull service is an option.
House passes brownfields reform bill
The U.S. House of Representatives passes legislation aimed at making it easier to reuse lightly contaminated industrial sites, known as brownfields.
Novel device takes over where medicinal leeches have left off
The task of reestablishing blood flow to certain tissue has been a function relegated to leeches since the time of the ancient Egyptians.
Follow the smoke to find the money
In this week's commentary, Editor Susan Crowell comments on the cost of smoking to the nation and its citizens.













