Yearly Archives: 2011
Study: Voters have more influence in early primaries
Voters in states with early primary races such as Iowa and New Hampshire have up to five times the influence of voters in later states in selecting presidential candidates, according to research by Brown University economist Brian Knight.
Electric cars gaining in popularity
NEWARK, Del. — Want a Nissan Leaf? Join the 20,000 people on the waiting list to get one. The Chevy Volt got your eye?...
Frank D. Dustman Sr.
SALEM, Ohio -- Frank D. Dustman Sr., 94, of Salem, died at 7:44 p.m. June 14, 2011, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Youngstown. He...
Red Basket Farm uses high tunnels to extend Ohio growing season
More than 70 varieties of vegetables are grown on farm, marketed to consumers and restaurants.
German E. coli strain not likely to reach U.S., but we could see similar...
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Over the centuries, many unexpected things have come to the U.S. from Germany and caught on -- lager beer, sauerkraut, bratwurst and the Volkswagen Beetle are a few that come to mind.
Ohio auctioneers baffled by new license, call for amendment to continue selling
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Auctioneers across the state are concerned about a law they believe could strip them of the right to sell certain types...
The Dirt on Conservation: Keep soil, manure, water in its place
In our part of the world, 38 inches of rain is very common annually. Some of this rain doesn't soak in and must go somewhere -- and there's the problem for land owners and managers. You have instantly become a responsible party.
Life Out Loud: Mean Moms of America, Unite!
I would like to call to order this meeting of the fellow Mean Mothers of America (MMoA). Our first order of business will be to erect a statue (chocolate, of course) to Mark Zuckerberg, Founder of the social networking site, Facebook.
Farmers should participate in FSA county committee elections
The nomination period for local Farm Service Agency county committees began June 15. I urge all farmers to participate in this year's county committee elections by nominating candidates by the Aug. 1 deadline.
Putt Dairy goes the Jersey way, focusing on tech and cheese
As a smaller-bodied animal, the Jerseys fit the barns better than Holsteins, and they tend to be more calm and easier on equipment and farm workers.
