Monthly Archives: May 2011
Pennsylvania bill would levy fee on gas drilling
Introduced by Pa. state Sen. Joseph Scarnati, R-25th, the proposed legislation, S.B. 1100, would earmark the funding to reimburse Pennsylvania's counties and municipalities affected by drilling, statewide conservation efforts, as well as environmental and infrastructure projects.
Packard Museum in Warren features micro cars exhibit
WARREN, Ohio -- The National Packard Museum has opened an all-new special exhibit: Micro Cars: Mini Wonders. This display runs now through July 10.The...
Physical conditioning important for previously idle horses
STILLWATER, Okla. -- In movies it is not unusual to see a cowboy ride his horse forever, through all types of weather and terrain;...
Farm and Dairy’s Just Say Cheese photo contest
June is National Dairy Month, so we figured, why not celebrate? In honor of our love for all things dairy — “dairy” is half of our namesake, after all — Farm and Dairy wants your best dairy-related photos.
Remember why Tobey Farmer died
On this Memorial Day, remember Abraham Lincoln's challenge: "It is for us the living to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus so nobly advanced."
Research turns steel mill waste into bricks
Scientists are reporting successful testing of a new way of using a troublesome byproduct of the global steel industry as raw materials for bricks that can be used in construction projects.
Treatment options for osteoporosis
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Osteoporosis is a skeletal disease characterized by low bone mineral density and structural deterioration of bone, leading to bone weakness and increased risk of fracture. Osteoporosis should not be confused with osteoarthritis, which is a wear and tear disease of the joints.
Stone Laboratory adds history, science to Put-in-Bay vacation
Families will have many opportunities to learn about Lake Erie research, environmental issues that affect the lake, and the history of Put-in-Bay throughout the summer, thanks to several tours and programs hosted by Ohio State University's Stone Laboratory.
Expert offers pointers for managing input costs on dairy farms this year
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- While rising feed prices and other production costs, are putting pressure on the Indiana dairy industry, a Purdue Extension dairy...
Risk management tools especially valuable this year
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REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio -- This could be one of the years when farm support programs are...
