Mental disorders may be under reported in older adults
Common methods of assessing mental or physical disorders may consistently underestimate the prevalence of mental disorders among middle-aged and older adults, a new study from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has found.
5 stories farmers read this week: Jan. 30, 2016
This week’s most read stories include Ohio State University’s acting ag dean’s move to Michigan State, the 46th annual Power Show Ohio, support for the National FFA Organization, tips for keeping houseplants and more.
Fertilizer prices are going up, so how can farmers keep costs down?
Prices will be rising for various crop nutrients in the coming year, partly from higher production costs, partly from supply shortages and partly because of greater global demand due to more crops being produced in the wake of higher commodity prices.
Backyard poultry takes more than just a little chicken feed
Thinking about backyard poultry? Think manure. Think adequate coop space. Think water. Think feed. Think animal care.
Columbiana County Agricultural Hall of Fame to enshrine four
LEFT: Fred H. Johnson; RIGHT: John L. Denny
LISBON, Ohio -- Four individuals will be inducted into the Columbiana County Agricultural Hall of Fame on...
DNA testing reveals some Jerseys have Holstein genetics
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio -- The American Jersey Cattle Association sent a release to members Feb. 15 telling them the genomes of 15 animals recorded by...
Sweet Harts: Nuts and chocolatey confections replace syrup as Hart family signature
BURTON, Ohio -- Pecan turtles, the gooey caramel and nut confections dunked in dark or milk chocolate, are piled in the showcase.Decadent truffles drizzled...
Beekeeping workshop set for Wooster
WOOSTER, Ohio — Ohio State University Extension and the Tri-County Beekeepers Association of Northeastern Ohio will hold the 33rd annual Spring Beekeeping Workshop the evening of March 4, and all day March 5 at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center’s (OARDC) Wooster campus.
Year-round farmers markets growing in popularity, number
U.S. Department of Agriculture shows Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York are in the top states for year-round markets.
Euthanasia takes center stage at Ohio livestock care meeting
There's a lot to consider when setting standards for euthanasia. The Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board reviewed a draft of standards June 29.
