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.
Allergic reactions no link to StarLink
An independent body of scientific experts will convene July 17-18 for a two-day public meeting to review a set of issues that EPA is considering as it reviews StarLink corn.
Ashtabula Arts Center to host concert series
Free "Brown Bag" concerts will be held each Wednesday in Ashtabula and Thursday in Jefferson.
Be choosy in plant selection if you want to try wildflowers
Who hasn't wanted to try their hand at growing a few wildflowers after walking through the woods on a day in May or June? A forest floor carpeted with trilliums or lady slippers is an inspiring sight.
Beech Fork State Park to salute U.S. with bell ringing
"Salute to America - Let Freedom Ring" will begin at 1:30 p.m. July 4, in the state park near Barboursville, W.Va.
Museum recreates magic lantern show
In conjunction with its groundbreaking, cross-disciplinary exhibition, Light! The Industrial Age, the Carnegie Museum of Art will present a magic lantern show June 23 at 2 p.m.
West Virginia’s ag hall of fame receives new group of inductees
West Virginia Agriculture and Forestry Hall of Fame will have its 27th annual recognition dinner at 6 p.m. July 7, at WVU Jackson's Mill in Weston, W.Va.
Portraits in Progress: Norwescor Farm among top herds in Stark Co.
The pristine farmstead is a unique blend of old and new buildings. A Yankee style barn built in 1889 is used for hay storage and heifer housing, while a two-story bank barn built around 1876 is used for calves and breeding-age heifers. A new barn houses bred heifers and dry cows.
Show attracts hogs from all over
The Penn-Ohio Jackpot Show June 16 at the Canfield Fairgrounds, attracted 90 hogs from 17 counties in Pennsylvania and Ohio to the competition.
Columbiana County Ag Hall of Fame accepting nominees
The Columbiana County Historical Association and the Columbiana County Agricultural Society are accepting nominations for the second class of inductees to the Columbiana County Agricultural Hall of Fame.
