U.S. EPA seeks to boost recycling
The Bush administration has launched a new campaign to help boost recycling of materials ranging from metals to plastics to paper.
Capt. Evans battles back from stroke, says ‘thanks’
We share a letter this week from longtime Farm and Dairy columnist G. Russell Evans.
Pork checkoff rate reduced by 5 cents
The pork checkoff rate will be reduced by 5 cents - from 45 cents per $100 of value to 40 cents per $100 of value.
Economist: A little bit of drought a good thing
Ag economist Carl Zulauf's words are sure to raise some eyebrows: Droughts don't always cause financial hardship for farmers.
OSU Extension offers class on ornamental grasses
Ornamental grasses can be used for ground covers, accent plants, winter interest, perennial borders, native gardens and more.
Car rental company tests out new child safety seat installation feature
The new federal standard for child restraint installation, known as the LATCH system, is required in all newly manufactured vehicles since Sept. 1.
Dairy sheep symposium at Cornell in November
At least one animal scientist thinks there's big potential for a U.S. dairy-sheep industry.
Markets uncertain what price is right
Drought conditions impacting more than half of the contiguous United States are generating more market uncertainty than normal.
Re-enactor talks about war, fort at Fort Laurens
The third of four military conversations with war re-enactors will be at Fort Laurens State Memorial Sept. 14-15, noon to 5 p.m.
Big Dogs run with service dogs at annual golf tournament benefit
After years of classmates teasing her about her speech patterns, Sue Thomas never thought she would be a speaker. Now she speaks to thousands.
