A good comedy good for your health
Anticipation of laughter triggers healthy mood changes up to two days in advance, and may reduce stress hormone levels.
Carbon trading market expands to Chicago, Mexico City
The city of Chicago and Mexico City are joining the Chicago Climate Exchange, a voluntary market for trading emissions of greenhouse gases which are linked to global warming.
Early American Thanksgiving: a labor of love
Thanksgiving in particular was a time when pioneer women put in many extra hours to create a special feast for their families - even though the menu really hasn't changed that much.
Senate farm bill moves to floor
An agriculture program reauthorization bill moved out of the Senate Agriculture Committee strong on conservation measures and $4 billion higher than the House version.
Turning over a new leaf: Tobacco growers eye livestock grant
Ohio is offering grants up to $2,500 to tobacco growers willing to retool farms for livestock.
Majority of Ohio soybean genes losing resistance to Phytophthora
OSU researchers recovered Phytophthora isolates from 82 of 86 locations in 20 counties in northwest and southern Ohio. Many of the isolates killed plants carrying six specific resistant genes.
Ag economists urge reduction in agricultural subsidies
In a paper commissioned by the World Trade Organization, authors advocate the ultimate abolition of export subsidies worldwide.
Shepherds symposium to cover scrapie
The 2001 Buckeye Shepherds Symposium held by the Ohio Sheep Improvement Symposium will be Dec. 1 at the Raddisson Columbus Airport.
Taft to sign law strengthening regulation of minerals operations
Senate Bill 83 is the first comprehensive overhaul of the state's industrial minerals law since 1974, and received important support both from the environmental community and Ohio's mining industry.
Poland historical society holds holiday tour of homes
Seven homes , plus the newly opened Poland Public Library, are on the annual Christmas Tour of Homes scheduled for Dec. 4 and Dec. 5.
