Seeking alternatives for reducing bacteria in fresh produce
Nearly half of foodborne illnesses in the U.S. from 1998 through 2008 have been attributed to contaminated fresh produce.
Forest supervisor extends closure order for sites
NELSONVILLE, Ohio – To enhance public safety and help prevent the spread of white-nose syndrome (WNS) among bats, Wayne National Forest Supervisor Tony Scardina...
Brown Swiss breeders plan convention
The Pennsylvania Brown Swiss Breeders are hosting this year’s National Brown Swiss Convention which will be held four days in June and feature two tours.
Ohio Heartland Sheep Improvement plans summer events
Farm tours and picnic planned for June-August.
Precautions, preparation help Pa. brace for avian flu threat
Pennsylvania preparing in advance for avian influenza threat.
Researchers: Rivers and lakes are full of artificial sweeteners
These sweeteners, including sucralose, saccharin, cyclamate and acesulfame, can’t be digested by humans, are potentially harmful to aquatic life.
Ohio 4-H’er on poultry show ban: ‘In my heart, I still have earned first...
It’s hard, but Putnam County 4-H’er understands Ohio's decision to ban county fair poultry shows to minimize the risk of bird flu spreading.
Amid ban, poultry exhibitors told to think creatively
County and state fairs still deciding what to do about this year's poultry ban.
American Angus holds summer meeting in Wooster
American Angus board meets in Wooster, visits Certified Angus Beef facility.
Semi crash lets hundreds of pigs loose near Dayton, Ohio
The semi was en route from South Carolina to an Indiana farm when the crash occurred.
