Portraits in Progress: Equine industry making strides in Ohio
According to a 1997 study by the American Horse Council Foundation, Ohio ranked seventh in the nation for number of horses and economic benefits from the equine industry. In that year alone, the equine industry directly added $776 million to the state's economy.
Old farmhouse becomes roach hotel
Penn State researcher uses an old house on the Penn State farmland to study the social organization of cockroach populations.
Hatfield 7 Dairy: Seven generations of protecting the land for the future
The 660-cow Licking County dairy farm has been selected to receive the Ohio Dairy Farmers Federation's Ohio Environmental Stewardship Award for its exemplary environmental management practices.
Lessons on being a better boss
Surveys have shown that the primary factor affecting a decision to leave an organization is whether or not the manager develops a trusting relationship with the employees.
Moove over, Pepsi, now there’s something healthier
The American Dairy Association and Dairy Council Mid East are testing milk vending machines in schools, factories and businesses in Ohio, some of it in glass-front milk vending machines.
New book: Sustainability benefits rural communities
"Interactions Between Agroecosystems and Rural Communities," edited and co-authored by Cornelia Flora, Iowa State University rural sociologist, examines the effects of agricultural production on people and the environment.
Ohio’s Dairy Industry Forum brings major groups together
An inovation organization formed to keep dairy alive and well in the Buckeye State brings together producers, processors, allied industries and retailers and distributors.
Ohio State Fair entry deadlines approaching
Completed entry forms for most areas of competition at the fair must be postmarked by June 20, with poultry and rabbits; agriculture, horticulture and floriculture; and horse show entries due in early July.
Online silent auction next generation of livestock marketing
The silent auction is a new concept in the old idea of selling off an entire herd, in this case by Internet, e-mail, and telephone.
Panama collection opens at Penn State Fayette campus
The Charles H. Wall Panama/Latin America Collection includes more than 300 books, videos, CDs and hand-made artifacts pertaining to Panama and Latin America.
