Fuel-efficient vehicles are possible
If they can develop a small piece of plastic you use to talk to people half way around the world, then battery-operated vehicles, with small engines running generators to recharge these batteries, could produce vehicles that would travel 200 miles per gallon.
Holstein USA CEO resigns
Stephen R. Kerr, executive secretary and CEO of Holstein Association USA, submitted his resignation to the association board last week.
How many presidents were Methodists?
George W. Bush is only the third president officially recognized by the Encyclopedia of World Methodism as a Methodist when he took the oath of office.
Judge halts termination of pork checkoff
A federal judge in Michigan has temporarily stopped the pork checkoff from getting dismantled.
Forest management needs attention
Who's running the nation's forest management program? Editor Susan Crowell questions recent decisions made in Washington.
Not enough signatures for beef referendum
The USDA announced Jan. 17 that not enough valid petitions were received to require a referendum on the beef checkoff.
Fewer wheat acres could boost prices
The lowest projected winter wheat plantings in 30 years could give some lift to wheat prices by summer harvest.
Glass show offers free identification of glass pieces
Free glass identification will be offered during the 14th annual Classic Glass Show and Sale, Feb. 10, in Eastlake, Ohio.
Historical society plans exhibit for creator of Quaker Sam
The Salem Historical Society is planning a local exhibit of the works of the local artist, Perry Calvin. He may be best known for the beloved character "Quaker Sam" used throughout the community and the Salem School District.
Learn to grow your own geraniums
When starting plants from seed this winter, don't forget geraniums. While most gardeners purchase their geraniums from garden centers in the spring, growing them from seed is easy and fun.
