USDA removes import restrictions for certain European Union countries
U.S. import restrictions are being lifted for the following EU countries where no cases of foot-and-mouth disease have been reported: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain and Sweden.
Doolittle Raiders shine in Pearl Harbor
Actors shared the spotlight with veterans during the premiere of the movie, Pearl Harbor.
USDA still fumbling with price reporting
On May 14, AMS discovered a technical error in the computer program for the livestock mandatory price reporting system. Livestock markets were shocked by revelations that the errors had understated prices of boxed beef since the beginning of April.
EPA approves new Bt corn from Mycogen and Pioneer
A new Bt corn plant-incorporated protectant has been conditionally registered for use until Sept. 30, 2001.
DDT desperately needed
In areas where malaria was once nearly eradicated, it has returned. An Ohio letter writer makes a case for giving those nations DDT to fight mosquitoes.
Erie County Boy Scouts win Pa. Envirothon
A team from North East High School in Erie County won the 18th annual Pennsylvania State Envirothon.
Guest Commentary: Don’t pinch on health insurance
Even if things are tough on the farm, you cannot afford to be without health insurance.
Historical society in Wellsville opens for summer tours
The Wellsville Historical Society will open its museum for Sunday tours through Aug. 26.
Medina County community debates riparian issue
A Medina County community is the latest in a growing number of municipalities to wrestle with protecting its natural resources through zoned riparian setbacks.
Indiana bat research in Pa. draws national attention
Pennsylvania Game Commission researchers have uncovered new information about a longstanding endangered species of bat.
