Monthly Archives: July 2011
Cornell economists: High food prices and food price volatility not to be confused
ITHACA, N. Y. -- When global food prices rose sharply starting in late 2010 and hit an all-time high in February, many leaders, including the presidents of the World Bank and of France, spoke about the increases and conflated them with issues of food price volatility.
These days, it’s the refilled nest that stresses
OZARK, Mo. -- Many parents dread the empty-nest syndrome, the feeling of loss that comes when children leave home. But, many parents may not even experience it.
KIKO classic car auction is a success
CANFIELD, Ohio --The chant of KIKO classic car auctioneers filled the Canfield Fairgrounds July 16 at the Dave & Ed's Summer Auto Event as...
Penn State English professor delves into meaning of computer literacy
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Remember when watches had springs you would wind? When mail meant letters delivered by a mailman, and the only kind of files came in manila folders? If so, you're a dying breed.
Tomorrow’s dairy industry leaders are looking to develop career paths through Jersey Youth Academy
The Jersey Youth Academy made a stop at Grammer Jersey Farm to learn about the 600 milking cow operation.
EPA orders dairy farmer to provide clean water to nearby residence
PHILADELPHIA -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued an emergency order under the Safe Drinking Water Act to Kenneth Brockett, owner and operator...
In tough job market, teens should consider volunteering to build skills
MANHATTAN, Kan. - Teens who expected to land a summer job are coming up empty handed."The jobs, which often involved the service sector at...
Landowners, prepare for storms, because you know they’re coming
What is with this rain? I have never seen this kind of rain before. We are getting 100-year rain events every year — how...
Who should take the blame for the United States economy?
Editor:I’m responding to the June 16 letter of Ian Murray. It was a critical assault on President Obama. Simplistic incorrect statements such as “regulation...
Part I: Grandmother’s influence on family
“My mother was deeply conscientious, hopeful, loyal. The land on our farm was beautiful, full of adventure, beckoning. The life there must sometimes, though,...
