Yearly Archives: 2002
Civil War exhibit marks reopening of history mall at Ohio Historical Center
The exhibit includes newly-restored battle flags, weapons, medical and camp equipment and uniforms.
Civil War buffs hope to preserve most endangered battlefields
Civil War battlefields vanishing at an alarming rate.
Asian lady beetles’ sweet tooth a concern for Ohio fruit growers
Ohio State University entomologists have documented large numbers of Asian lady beetles feeding on peaches, grapes and apples.
Ag policy crisis: No cavalry in sight to rescue farmers
Low commodity prices and weak world markets have left U.S. farmers heavily dependent on government subsidies. In 2000, many farmers would have faced negative income if not for government subsidies.
A new look for an old column: Let’s Talk Barns!
Friends of Barns introduces themselves to readers through Farm and Dairy column.
Pa. drought emergency dries up hope for quick recovery
Most areas need 12 to 31 inches of rain to pull Pennsylvania out of drought in the next four months.
A look at the numbers: The drought stretches beyond Pennsylvania
Nationally, January marked the fourth consecutive month with below- to much-below-normal precipitation for the Northeast region, with the October-January period ranking as the second driest such period in the 108-year record.
Animal ‘rescue’ actually endangered all
Reader: Agroterrorism poses a serious threat to both humans and animals.
Letter writer off base
Reader says ATV riders are legally bound to respect farmers' property.
ATV riders should ask permission
This reader encourages ATV riders to ask first and ride later.
