Going with the wind
Wind energy technology taking root on Pennsylvania in ridge-top pastures of Pennsylvania farms has tripled the amount of wind energy in the Eastern United States.
Little-known shrine gives peaceful memorial scene for Ohioans lost in war
This Veterans Day the Ohio Department of Natural Resources invites all Ohioans to rediscover the Memorial Forest Shrine, the state's official monument to her nearly 20,000 sons and daughters killed in World War II and wars since.
Bt corn gets green light for seven more years
Following a nearly two-year long review process, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved corn genetically modified with Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) for an additional seven years.
Taft’s ethanol plan political hype
A reader says the legislation Taft plans to support seems a token gesture rather than a plan.
Ebony Muck the series now hatched from talk of local history
Muck II, "The Muck: Altman, Hartville, and Marlboro - The Celery Road" will be at 7 p.m. Oct. 25 at Marlboro Elementary School on Route 619.
Food safety important at upcoming small farm conference
The 18th annual Hydroponic Grower's Conference will be Nov. 16-17 in Orlando, Fla. will be a likely forum for an intense discussion of the issue.
Foreign markets seek non-GMO crops
The American Corn Growers Association urges farmers to meet the demands of foreign markets and the preferences of foreign buyers when they decide what crop varieties to plant.
Graduate student discovers intact embryo in dusty artifact dinosaur egg
Unearthed more than 30 years ago, the egg and its well-preserved nearly hatched embryo are just now getting scientific attention.
Lamb, goat conference called Nov. 8-9 at West Virginia University
"Reinventing the Appalachian Shepherd: Lamb and Goat Marketing" is aimed at reenergizing the industry in the region.
Local youths take top spots in KILE sheep contest
As the Keystone International Livestock Exposition wrapped up weekend activity Oct. 7 at the State Farm Show Complex, junior sheep took center stage.
