Zoning ordinances need facelift
Zoning dates back to the late 1800s when land uses were first separated by law to protect residential areas from dangerous or unsightly practices.
Guard against silo gas dangers
Nitrogen dioxide is a lethal gas with a yellowish-brown color, when this gas achieves further oxidation and is then combined with water it becomes a highly-corrosive nitric acid.
Chrysler Museum unveils rare 1938 Dodge airflow tanker
With only 12 remaining, the museum searched the world for a tanker to restore. It will be displayed outside the museum at various times over the summer.
Coshocton Co. ag enterprises on young farmer tour
The Ohio Young Farmers summer tour will take place in Coshocton County July 20-22, featuring trucking, produce, cheese and dairy.
Crossbreeding for traits = profits
Choice of breeds to be used in the cross depend on several factors, including the resources of the operation (the optimum level of milk production they can support) and the marketing program for the calf crop (specifically the targeted carcass merit endpoint).
Debunking myths about medicine during Civil War
The Battle of Gettysburg was the turning point of the war and of the way huge numbers of wounded were cared for.
Edible plastics for bales? Corn zein used to make wrapping films
An Illinois researcher has created an edible, biodegradable corn zein film that has plastic qualities and is highly water-resistant.
Fast, inexpensive ways to lower your summer cooling bills
Suggestions are offered from the CertainTeed Home Institute.
Time to rethink agricultural policy
In this week's commentary, Editor Susan Crowell comments on the fact that farmers have lost their empire and have not yet found their role.
Hartville farm gives easement to nature center
Thomas and Margaret Raff Hague of Canton have donated the development rights from their 100-acre farm in Lake Township to The Wilderness Center in Wilmot, Ohio.
