‘One person can make a difference’
Following is an excerpt from Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge's farewell address to the state general assembly Oct. 2, as he leaves to accept leadership of the new Office of Homeland Security.
USDA research area: More than fuel in ethanol process
The cost of fuel ethanol has become a "crop" problem for USDA's Agricultural Research Service, which has a Corn-Ethanol Process Cost Reduction project that has been going on since 1997 at the research service's Eastern Regional Research Center in Wyndmoor, Pa.
Stryffeler receives the World Beef Expo’s Paul May Award
Sally Stryffeler, who raises Pietmontese cattle in Medina County, has been named this year's recipient of the Paul May Award for her contributions to the World Beef Expo.
Car buyer trends show fuel economy at 21-year low
The newly released EPA "Fuel Economy Trends Report" reports the lowest fuel economy since 1980, and attributes it to the increase in light trucks on America's roads.
There’s more to the forest than the trees
Forest Heritage Festival Oct. 19-20, at the Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds in Dover mixes education, safety and good deeds.
Conkle’s Hollow Fall Foliage Event a show of many colors
More than 3,000 visitors are expected for the Oct. 20-21 event which features some of the best colors of the season.
Tower-Vue Dairy Holsteins tower at Fall Championship
More than 284 Holsteins were exhibited at the 2001 Pennsylvania Fall Championship Showat the All-American Dairy Show.
Mahoning Farm Bureau recaps year
Tom Koch was installed as the county farm organization's newest president at the Mahoning County Farm Bureau's annual Meeting.
Researchers: Autumn color is nature’s sunscreen
University of Wisconsin-Madison scientists have a new theory about why autumn leaves turn scarlet and why the hues are more vibrant some years than others.
No time to realize how busy we are
In this week's commentary, Editor Susan Crowell writes about the $100 billion business.of home meal replacement.
