Meetings cover federal scrapie rules
A series of OSU sponsored meetings early in the year will clarify the USDA's requirements for establishing sheep and goat identification systems as part of a government effort to track and eradicate scrapie.
Now is the best time to perk up houseplants
If you didn't repot your house plants this fall you should do it now, since most plants actually double in size every 6 to 12 months.
Penn State develops a ‘northern rain forest’ to soak up waste water
By replacing the typical central Pennsylvania forest community of red oak, black oak, and red maple with thirstier species the university has created an area with a natural demand for waste water.
Preserving WWI veterans’ stories
The Library of Congress and its American Folklife Center are looking for World War I veterans willing to be interviewed about their war experiences.
Program helps revitalize Lake Erie’s urban waterfronts
Port Clinton, Lorain, Huron, Kelleys Island and some Cleveland suburbs among those benefiting from Ohio's Coastal Management Program.
Retail grocery prices drop in last quarter
The latest informal survey shows an 18-cent decrease on the average total cost of 16 basic grocery items from this year's third quarter.
Senate vote pushes farm bill debate into the new year
The 54-43 vote to end debate was just six short of the 60 votes needed to free the measure for a vote. Both political parties blamed the other for the delay.
Smithsonian Institute launches collecting Web site for children
With the new "Smithsonian Kids: Collecting" Web site, millions more school children can experience the Smithsonian's one-of-a-kind collections online.
Tips for employers faced with layoffs
Employment law analyst says preparation and forethought can make the process less traumatic for everyone involved.
White Christmas unlikely in Northeast
The Northeast Regional Climate Center at Cornell University has completely revised its annual white Christmas probability statistics and even Caribou, Maine, has seen its predicted chance decrease.
