Congress back in town; will disaster aid follow?
New ag committee chairmen take helm in both Senate and House.
Copeland’s weather station: 2002 was warmest on record
In 110 years of records, 2002 was the warmest recorded at the station of U.S. weather observer Edwin R. Copeland in southern Columbiana County, Ohio.
Deer farmer discusses chronic wasting disease
Ohio deer farmer refutes statement that chronic wasting disease is primarily found among captive animals.
Four more farm-raised deer test positive for CWD in Wisconsin
Four more whitetail deer from a Wisconsin farm-raised herd destroyed last month have tested positive for chronic wasting disease.
John Deere produces fuel cell vehicle
John Deere has modified a Pro-Gator utility vehicle to demonstrate fuel cell power capabilities.
Many unusual plants found thriving in Ohio in 2002
Twenty-one rare and unusual plants were discovered in Ohio this year.
Meat supplies set record in 2002; supplies should decline this year
Total per capita meat consumption of all red meat and poultry by U.S. consumers is expected to approach 219 pounds [retail weight] during 2002, which is a new record.
Maple days return to northern Ohio
Maple producers from across northern Ohio will gather for the annual Maple Days programs at three locations.
‘Slimdown’ with weight control classes
St. Elizabeth Health Center will resume its popular Slimdown classes Jan. 14 and 15.
USDA tries foot-and-mouth vaccine
USDA scientists and the Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute in South Africa have undertaken a two-year cooperative study to produce new vaccines for foot-and-mouth disease.













