Edible plastics for bales? Corn zein used to make wrapping films
An Illinois researcher has created an edible, biodegradable corn zein film that has plastic qualities and is highly water-resistant.
Fast, inexpensive ways to lower your summer cooling bills
Suggestions are offered from the CertainTeed Home Institute.
Time to rethink agricultural policy
In this week's commentary, Editor Susan Crowell comments on the fact that farmers have lost their empire and have not yet found their role.
Hartville farm gives easement to nature center
Thomas and Margaret Raff Hague of Canton have donated the development rights from their 100-acre farm in Lake Township to The Wilderness Center in Wilmot, Ohio.
Famous Tucker automobile makes a rare appearance
Swigart Antique Auto Museum hosts 2001 Tucker Club of America's annual convention.
Fire devours grain mill in Damascus
Damascus fire chief, John Bricker, said 11 departments and approximately 100 firefighters responded to the early morning fire June 17.
Condolences to former editor’s family
In this week's commentary, Editor Susan Crowell sends condolences from Farm and Dairy to former editor Tim Reeves and his wife Sue on the tragic death of their son, Ben Reeves.
Firestone Test Center inviting public to tour facility
The only facility dedicated exclusively to the testing of farm tires - the Firestone Test Center in Columbiana - will hold a three-day open house July 17, 18 and 19.
Animal cruelty charges filed in Ashtabula County horse incident
Thomas Cole, of Monroe Township, Astabula County, was arraigned June 14 in Eastern County Court on two counts of animal cruelty and neglect.
Land O’Lakes is buying Purina Mills
Purina Mills will become part of Land O'Lakes Farmland Feed LLC according to a June 18 merger agreement.
