EPA will review TMDL rule
On July 16, EPA Administrator Christie Whitman filed a motion in the District of Columbia Circuit Court asking the court to hold action on the lawsuits over the rule for 18 months so the agency could revise the rule.
Farm bill proposal retains flexibility
A draft farm bill proposal by the U.S. House of Representatives retains a mix of popular features from the current farm bill, brings back features from the previous farm bill, and adds counter-cyclical payments to help farmers in times of low commodity prices.
Government intervention gets failing grade
A reader comments on the Bush education policy that threatens new orgies of spending, legislating, centralizing, and reforming.
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.
Longtime OFU leader, Charlie Nash, died July 14
The man whose name is synonymous with the Ohio Farmers Union, former executive director Charlie Nash, died July 14.
U.N. report: Harness technology to improve world’s living conditions
The United Nation's new Human Development Report 2001 calls for harnessing new technologies to help transform the lives of the poor.
Mt. Pleasant tour: Gardens viewed with birds in mind
The annual tour of hometown gardens, homes, and historical sites in the historical village of Mount Pleasant will be Aug. 4-5.
