Monthly Archives: December 2001
Trade authority is critical first step
A Pennsylvania farmer commends Rep. Phil English for his vote in support of Trade Promotion Authority.
Dairy Excel: New Year’s resolutions for dairy producers
Dennis Weilnau, agricultural extension agent in Stark and Summit counties and a member of OSU's DairyExcel team, urges dairy producers to build their New Year's resolutions around improvements.
Read it Again: Week of Dec. 27, 2001
Each week "Farm and Dairy" takes a look at what was making news in years gone by.
“But I Asked Santa For…
Farm and Family Living columnist Laurie Marlatt Steeb passes on an article on raising children by Thomas Phelan.
Mission accomplished: Simplicity
Antique columnist Roy Booth writes about Gustave Stickley's "mission" style furniture.
Trade authority is critical first step
A Pennsylvania farmer commends Rep. Phil English for his vote in support of Trade Promotion Authority.
Tips for employers faced with layoffs
Employment law analyst says preparation and forethought can make the process less traumatic for everyone involved.
Smithsonian Institute launches collecting Web site for children
With the new "Smithsonian Kids: Collecting" Web site, millions more school children can experience the Smithsonian's one-of-a-kind collections online.
Senate vote pushes farm bill debate into the new year
The 54-43 vote to end debate was just six short of the 60 votes needed to free the measure for a vote. Both political parties blamed the other for the delay.
Retail grocery prices drop in last quarter
The latest informal survey shows an 18-cent decrease on the average total cost of 16 basic grocery items from this year's third quarter.