Monthly Archives: February 2001
Extinction is forever: Domestic animal breeds in danger
New edition of World Watch List for Domestic Animal Diversity says one third of the domestic animal breeds are currently at risk of extinction.
Dred Scott documents now accessible on Web
A new site has been created to publish Missouri documents chronicling the historically important U.S. Supreme Court decision.
Dinosaur bones found in Madagascar
Fossils are discovered of a dinosaur new to science, dubbed Masiakasaurus knopfleri it is a long-necked relatively small carnivore, roughly the size of a German Shepherd dog.
Daughter gives father special Valentine
Angela Navis of Akron will be celebrating her Valentine birthday Feb. 14 by donating her kidney to her father, Harry Navis.
Cowmen hope economy keeps rolling
A slowdown in the general economy and media attention being given to mad cow disease are shadows hanging over the current favorable cattle market.
Ad campaign designed to jump start lamb demand
The American Lamb Council is hoping a new $1.8 million promotional campaign will bolster the sheep industry's sagging demand.
Last man standing: Kamburoff farm succumbs to sprawl
The last remaining working farm in the city limits of Kent, Ohio, has been sold to a housing developer.
John Parker to receive Distinguished Ag Alumni Award
Eight OSU College of Agriculture alumni will receive the 2001 awards honoring their accomplishments at the Feb. 24 annual alumni luncheon.
Corn is not the only ethanol king
In this week's commentary, Editor Susan Crowell comments on the possibilities of ethanol from multiple biomass sources.
Justice for the justice department
The nomination of Sen. John Ashcroft as attorney general shows that Bush is serious about cleaning up the justice department.
