Who cares what happens in Qatar?
In this week's commentary, Editor Susan Crowell comments on negotiations on whether or not to hold a new round of international trade talks.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wind farms’ income still up in the air
Be careful before throwing caution - and cash - to the wind when exploring wind farm options.
Corn leaf blight returns to Ohio
Northern corn leaf blight, a fungal disease that can cause significant yield losses under wet weather conditions, has been found in cornfields throughout southern Ohio this season. The disease was last seen in Ohio in the early 1990s.
Black raspberries do your body good
A cup of black raspberries a day may help keep esophageal cancer at bay.
