Monthly Archives: January 2011
College students lack scientific ability
EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Most college students in the U.S. do not grasp the scientific basis of the carbon cycle -- an essential skill...
Community raises funds for Carroll Co. extension agent
Community members and businesses raise the $25,000 necessary to bring back the OSU Extension Office to Carroll County.
Bounce fabric softener sheets repel insects
MANHATTAN, Kan. — A new study suggests a link between tucking Bounce sheets into your pockets and repelling insects. Gardeners have been using this...
PASA conference, Feb. 2-5, salutes farmer-leaders, has ‘food’ mantra
MILLHEIM, Pa. -- Conference-goers can expect a change this year at the closing plenary session of the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture's (PASA) annual...
Free webinars offer farmers insight on organic production, working with chefs
COLUMBUS -- Registration is now open for a three-part webinar series designed for specialty crop farmers by the Countryside Conservancy and the Ohio Ecological...
Columbus electric company issuing refunds to some customers
COLUMBUS -- The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio recently determined that AEP-Ohio operating company Columbus Southern Power generated $42.6 million in significantly excessive earnings...
Dairy farm safety will be topic of next webinar in Penn State series
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- On-farm safety and health hazards and responding to emergency incidents will be the topics of the next session of the...
Westmoreland County teams place at top of draft horse contest at Pa. Farm Show
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Two teams from Westmoreland County took home the lightweight and heavyweight championship titles, respectively, in the draft horse pulling competition Jan....
Monroe manufacturer teams with UW-Madison on electric truck
MADISON, Wis. -- Monroe, Wis., is a small city with a big reputation for its cheese. Now, a partnership between manufacturer Orchid Monroe and...
NCBA agrees to pay back $217,000 to Beef Checkoff Program
A letter dated Jan. 7 was sent to the USDA outlining resolution between the CBB and the NCBA.
