Yearly Archives: 2001
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.
Pulling lawn tractors sounds fun
Donovan fan takes a new look at his own lawn tractors.
Working to improve rural vision
George Slater explains the position of the Ohio Farmers Union in support of the Nobel County visioning program.
Dairy Excel: BSE: The history and implications
Columbiana County Extension agent Ernie Oelker explains mad cow disease.
Some firsts in post-war toys
Antique columnist Roy Booth writes about the sturdier and larger American-made toys that appeared just after World War II.
