What can wild bees tell us about their domesticated counterparts?
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — As scientists struggle to come to grips with Colony Collapse Disorder, a mysterious disease threatening to wipe out domesticated honey...
Ohio corn producers should prepare; Western bean cutworm moth damage is cutting a niche
WOOSTER, Ohio — A staggering number of Western bean cutworm moths were trapped in Ohio corn fields this year compared to previous years, however,...
Study finds hide color isn’t crucial
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Animal scientist Ty Lawrence knows that it’s what’s under the hide that counts.The West Texas A&M researcher was in a beef...
Worried about emerald ash borer? You don’t have to cut ash trees down
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Cutting down ash trees isn't the only strategy for managing emerald ash borer (EAB) in residential and municipal landscapes.According to Ohio...
Ohio care board OKs stall confinement for young veal calves
A close call, but majority says confinement offers benefits for calves 10 weeks and younger.
Looking for hope: N.M. dairyman plans milk dump
SALEM, Ohio — A New Mexico dairy farmer is asking for help across the country in organizing a national milk dump.Dairy farmerDeborah Stark, of...
2009 Adult writing contest and youth art winners
The holidays have a special meaning to all of us. It could be the sights and sounds of the children sled riding down the...
Figuring out a good price for beef requires more than just math skills
DICKINSON, N.D. — Tracking the value of beef is interesting. No matter where one turns, there is considerable variation that results in a value...
Penn State set to shine at Farm Show
Penn State exhibit at Pa. Farm Show has plenty of information to share.
Life Out Loud: Where does the time go?
The graduate. She has deep blue eyes, a gorgeous smile, and her senior class superlative is “prettiest hair.” That makes sense. She does have the prettiest hair. It’s a gorgeous shade of deep, natural red. This was true even when she was mostly bald and later, briefly, when it all sort of fluffed around her head like a vibrant dandelion puff.
