Humans to blame for shrinking African lake
Because of unrelenting human demand for water, Africa's Lake Chad, once one of the continent's largest bodies of fresh water, has shriveled to a ghost of a great lake.
Checkoff can stay if ties severed to NPPC
The USDA reached an agreement with pork producers' groups to allow the pork checkoff to continue if the National Pork Board severs its ties to the National Pork Producers Council.
Jean Rhodes receives statewide award
Columbiana County volunteer Jean Rhodes recently received one of four Ohio Extension Agents Association Appreciation Awards presented statewide for 2000.
Welcome a new Farm and Dairy voice
Farm and Dairy Editor says hello to a new behind-the-scenes talent at the newspaper: food and family life editor Laurie Steeb.
Know the differences in crop insurance
Growers have many new choices in the crop insurance market, but the clock is ticking on the insurance deadline.
A mouse click away: FarmMarkets.com delivers quality farm products direct to the consumer
A northeastern Ohio Web company is offering farm fresh goods direct to the consumer.
Lost ancient city is rediscovered in Cleveland art exhibit
Some of the Roman Empire's most significant archaeological and artistic remains, unearthed in the 1930s, are brought together again for the first time since their discovery in the major exhibition "Antioch: The Lost Ancient City," on view at the Cleveland Museum of Art from March 25 through June 3.
How babies learn words: Scientists support what parents have known
It's best to keep it simple. Parents' instinctive use of isolated words may help babies learn language.
Pa. Holstein breeders honor John Cope
The Pennsylvania Holstein Association held its annual awards banquet during the association's annual convention Feb. 21-23.
If you have access to wood, it can save on heating bills
Hard maple and oak have about 23 million Btu per cord, woods like aspen and basswood average about 16 million Btu per cord, and conifers like jack or red pine will be 12 million Btu or lower.
