State approves northwest Ohio wind farm in Paulding County
The Ohio Power Siting Board recently authorized Northwest Ohio Wind Energy, LLC to construct a wind farm comprised of up to 59 wind turbines in Blue Creek and Latty townships in Paulding County.
‘Tis the season for electronic recycling
Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection reminds Pennsylvanians to recycle unwanted electronics instead of throwing them in the trash. When electronic items are thrown away, they often end up in a landfill where heavy metals within the electronics, such as lead, cadmium and mercury, pose a threat to the environment.
Another satisfied customer
There are two file folders in the lower, right drawer of my desk. One is labeled “Mail,” the other “Another Satisfied Customer.”
The former is...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Dec. 26, 2013:
ORWELL, Ohio — The Orwell Hoppin Hoofers 4-H club held an election for the club Dec. 2.
Kortney Squibbs was elected president; Casey Hall, vice...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Dec. 26, 2013:
OBERLIN, Ohio — The Firelands FFA chapter collected change for eight days in class for seven children in need in the community. They collected...
West Virginia: Chesapeake to pay $3.2 million to resolve Clean Water violations
Chesapeake Appalachia LLC to spend estimated $6.5 million to restore areas damaged by natural gas extraction.
Farms and farmhouses in the snow (Photos)
There's nothing like Christmas on the farm. There's something about seeing the contrast of the red barn with the white snow that overwhelms farm folk with nostalgia.
To all of our readers, have a happy holiday! To bring some cheer to you, we've found several snowy farm photos. Enjoy!
Kitty litter: Possible new use for spent corn grains
Kitty litter that’s nearly 100 percent biodegradable can be made by processing spent grains left over from corn ethanol production.
Don’t let cold weather freeze sow performance
Sows may require 25 percent more nutrients in winter to accommodate for additional seasonal demands.
Scientists say Europe is where oldest dogs are found
Dogs likely originated in Europe more than 18,000 years ago, biologists report.
