First cloned sheep born in America
"Pickles," the first lamb to be cloned in North America, was born July 22. There have already been clones of dairy and beef cattle as well as domestic pigs born in the United States.
Fuel economy standards program need retooling
A new report from the National Academies' National Research Council makes recommendations for changes. in Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards.
Learn about Gettysburg this summer
There are a variety of free programs and a lot to see at the Gettysburg National Military Park.
New work may identify unknown agents of mad cow disease
One prion protein can spark the formation of other unrelated prions similar to the protein thought to cause "mad cow" and other diseases of mammals and man.
Scientists battling Mother Nature
If the cloudy weather gets you down, just get rid of it; there's a powder that can absorb the clouds' moisture and stop the gloom.
Shaker Woods festival adds attraction
Eastern Ohio's award-winning family craft festival is three weekends from Aug. 11-26. This year's event will feature a new Shaker schoolhouse.
Antique engine explodes, killing 4
Cliff Kovacic, 45, and his son, William, 27, both of Medina, along with Dennis Jungbluth, 58, and Alan Kimble, 46, both of the Litchfield area, were killed when the antique steam tractor Kovacic was bringing onto the Medina County fairground exploded.
Wheat acres fall while yields increase
While yields per acre are up, production is down, primarily because most farmers can no longer afford to grow wheat.
Baldwin serves time for animal cruelty
After pleading guilty to 30 charges, Harlan Baldwin was sentenced to jail time, electronically supervised surveillance, probation, and community service. He was also prohibited from owning cows or horses, and fined $6,000.
Ag Committee OKs draft of new farm bill; boosts conservation
"The Agricultural Act of 2001" H.R. 2646, will go to the full House this fall. The Senate Agriculture Committee is just beginning work on its own version.
