Scientists find power of mind can prevent overeating
WASHINGTON — The fleeting thought of a candy bar is often enough to inspire a powerful sweet tooth. But if people go through the...
One third of Lake Erie coast is impacted by erosion
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Updated maps that document Lake Erie coastal recession in Ohio and designate coastal erosion areas have been finalized, and are being...
New practices can lead to healthier and more productive dairy cows
MADISON, N.J. -- As 2011 approaches, dairy producers may be looking for changes that can help improve cow health and profitability. With tightened European...
This year I really want to …
The beginning of a new year is normally associated with resolutions. This year instead of asking for resolutions, we requested our readers share their...
OLCSB swine committee recommends stall-free by 2025
Swine subcommittee trying to even the playing field, no new stall-based facilities after 2025
We lost some great ones in century’s first decade
Eleven years ago, the dawn of the new year also heralded a new century. The country freaked out a little about the whole Y2K thing (none of the computers will know what to do with the new date and whole systems will shut down), but it didn’t happen. And technically, the 21st century didn’t begin until Jan. 1, 2001.Now, we’re wrapping up the first decade in this new century, we thought it was only fitting to look back at great contributors to the agricultural community we mourned this first decade.
2010: Year in review
2010 is a year that many in agriculture will not soon forget. Here is a look back at some of the stories that have touched the ag community.
No-till, rotation can limit greenhouse gas emissions from farm fields
Now there's another reason to consider no-till: air quality.
Energy outlook projects growing reliance on natural gas from shale
WASHINGTON — The Annual Energy Outlook 2011, released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration, predicts recoverable shale gas resources are nearly double what the...
Two inductees revealed for the Toy Hall of Fame
ROCHESTER, New York — A deck of playing cards and The Game of Life are the two newest toys inducted into the National Toy...













