House passes brownfields reform bill
The U.S. House of Representatives passes legislation aimed at making it easier to reuse lightly contaminated industrial sites, known as brownfields.
Search for superior dairy hybrid regains attention with producers
Although there has been research on crossbreeding dairy cattle, it has not been well known until recent producer interest was piqued by problems with inbreeding.
Hand-carved wooden ware on display in Ashtabula
Local artist Lyle W. Siekkinen will exhibit his wooden bowls, ladles, spoons and dishes reminiscent of colonial America at the Ashtabula Arts Center in January.
Consumers remain confident beef is safe, disease-free
Despite a general awareness of Mad Cow Disease, 89 percent of consumers are not concerned about the beef they buy.
A cartel by any other name …
A Huntington, Ohio, reader expresses his feelings on the idea of "dairy cartels."
Pennsylvania 4-H accepting food donations at farm show
Donated cans, boxes and bags of nonperishable food will be used to construct a 4-H House of Food in the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture exhibit.
Retail grocery prices drop in last quarter
The latest informal survey shows an 18-cent decrease on the average total cost of 16 basic grocery items from this year's third quarter.
Tips for employers faced with layoffs
Employment law analyst says preparation and forethought can make the process less traumatic for everyone involved.
Trade authority is critical first step
A Pennsylvania farmer commends Rep. Phil English for his vote in support of Trade Promotion Authority.
Inspired by our nation’s foundation
In this week's commentary, Editor Susan Crowell comments on the importance of agriculture to the nation's economy.
