Biodiesel discovery fuels dream
Aaron Harnar of rural Portage County thinks he has discovered a better and less expensive process for making biodiesel that will revolutionize its acceptance and use.
Lawmakers reconsider rules for old engines
The bill to require inspection and licensing of historical steam tractors and engines introduced by Rep. Charles Calvert of Medina has passed the Ohio House and is now being considered by the Ohio Senate.
Conservation tillage conference planned
The Tri-State Conservation Tillage conference will be held Jan. 29 in West Middlesex, Pa.
Mahoning 4-H observes 100th anniversary with 4-H open house
A 4-H open house will be held Jan. 15 at the Mahoning County Extension office.
Milk support prices, annual loan rates unchanged for now
Last fall's ag appropriations act extends the Milk Price Support Program through May 31, 2002, at the 2001 milk support price of $9.90 per hundredweight.
NFU’s Swenson not seeking reelection
After 14 years as president of the National Farmers Union, Leland Swenson has decided to step down.
Ohio Coin Expo rolls into Ohio in February
Ohio's Largest Coin Show, will be held Feb. 8-10 at the Holiday Inn
in Strongsville.
in Strongsville.
Ohio rural communities receive $265 million through USDA program
During 2001 the Ohio USDA Rural Development office's housing program alone completed loans to 2,055 families totaling more than $143 million.
OSU polar scientist Ian Whillans commemorated: Antarctic ice stream named in his honor.
In a rare renaming of a glacial feature, the Advisory Committee for Antarctic Names has designated Ice Stream B in the western portion of Antarctica as the Whillans Ice Stream in honor of the late glaciologist.
Penn State sets Christmas tree management short course
Sponsored by the College of Agricultural Sciences' department of horticulture, the course is designed to help Christmas tree growers adopt the latest production and management practices.
