Statehouse has programs for Black History Month
The Ohio Statehouse will celebrate Black History Month throughout February with a special display, free historical performance each Thursday at noon and special tours of the George Washington Williams Room.
Inventory created for wild relatives of crops
A first-of-its-kind inventory for wild and weedy relatives of important crops has been developed by U.S. Department of Agriculture scientists and their collaborators.
Nearly 9 million pounds of beef from ‘diseased and unsound’ animals recalled
Rancho Feeding Corporation, a Petaluma, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 8,742,700 pounds, because it processed diseased and unsound animals and carried out these activities without the benefit or full benefit of federal inspection.
Sessions aimed at improving safety of fruits, veggies
When it comes to foodborne illness, fresh produce belies its healthful aura: Fresh fruits and vegetables account for 24 percent of U.S. foodborne illness in which both the responsible food and contaminant are identified, according to a 2013 analysis of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data by the Center for Science in the Public Interest.
Renewable chemical ready for biofuels scale-up
Using a plant-derived chemical, University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers have developed a process for creating a concentrated stream of sugars that's ripe with possibility for biofuels.
New York Farm Show is Feb. 20-22
The 28th annual New York Farm Show will be held Feb. 20- 22 at the New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse.
Breaking: President signs 2014 farm bill
The president has signed the farm bill into law, praising bipartisanship by the House and Senate.
Senate approves farm bill, ag groups react
The U.S. Senate has approved the 2014 farm bill, voting to send it to the president.
Milk hauling accident damages Belmont County home
A milk truck slid down a snow-covered hill, crashing into the house of a Belmont County man.
Ohio Pork Congress to highlight important industry information
The 2014 Ohio Pork Congress will be held Feb. 11-12, in Columbus, at the Crowne Plaza North. Those involved in the pork industry across the state will want to attend the Ohio Pork Congress to view and learn about the latest pork industry technologies.
