New Pennsylvania historical markers approved
The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission has announced 28 new historical markers.
Failed wheat crop may test Congress
In the face of a total crop failure in wheat country, will Congress finally stand firm on its long-held resolve to quit throwing out its own budget by voting in farm disaster aid?
Outstanding Hiland FFA’ers honored
The Hiland High School FFA recognized its outstanding members at the annual parent-member banquet May 11.
FAO chief calls for biotech acceptance
Jacques Diouf, director-general of the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization said in a May 14 speech in Stockholm that each GMO application must be fully analyzed on a case-by-case basis.
Pa. Game Commission continues fawn study
The two-year study became almost an instant hit with the public last year when researchers began posting weekly updates about the study's unfolding drama on the game commission's Web site at www.pgc.state.pa.us.
Farmers caught between costs, prices
Allen Lines, OSU agricultural economist says that high costs and low prices are beginning to temper optimism among Ohio farmers Without the government program there would be a lot of farmers in financial deep water.
Potato growers assistance extended
The new deadline for diverting the potatoes from marketing has been extended to June 12, and producers have from that date until July 13 to sign up.
First central Ohio ag preservation easement received
Part of Stratford Ecological Center near Delaware is preserved by agricultural easement.
Quality, not quantity, of child care is what impacts children
Researchers affiliated with the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development organization met recently to review new findings in a 10-year study of more than 1,300 children.
Before the results could be substantiated and debated, the findings were released that 17 percent of children who spent more than 30 hours a week in child care were rated as aggressive.
Before the results could be substantiated and debated, the findings were released that 17 percent of children who spent more than 30 hours a week in child care were rated as aggressive.
Gas prices affect tourism industry
While long-term tourism is recession-proof, while gas prices are high some segments of the industry could face hard times.
