Yearly Archives: 2011
Market lighting affects nutrients
USDA researchers have found that spinach leaves exposed to light similar to the 24-hour fluorescent light received by packages of fresh salad greens on...
New variety of organic corn developed by Cornell scientist available for sale
ITHACA, N.Y. -- It took Cornell breeder Margaret Smith years to perfect her new variety of organic corn but only six weeks to get...
Penn State researchers develop stink-bug tracking tool
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- As crop growers and homeowners brace for another year of infestations by the brown marmorated stink bug, Penn State researchers...
Ohio FFA seeks ‘infinite potential’ at state convention
State convention focuses on life achievements, awards and accomplishments.
Animal research saves lives of both humans and animals
Those who would decry animal research of any kind are actually hurting future care, health, and treatment of the very animals they proclaim to protect.
Farmers sue Army Corps of Engineers after levee explosion destroys farmland
WASHINGTON -- Attorneys have filed a class action complaint on behalf of farmers whose land was flooded when the U.S. Army Corps...
Penn State hosts ‘Little I’ event
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Penn State celebrated Block and Bridle's Little International, or "Little I," recently during Blue and White week, April 16. At...
West Virginia DNR announces winners of Big Buck Contest
This past year, 292 hunters had their deer antlers scored at one of the six Division of Natural Resources district offices, field offices or during the West Virginia Hunting and Fishing Show in Charleston.
OSU symposium to address gas drilling in Ohio
COLUMBUS -- Recent interest in developing Ohio's resources for natural gas drilling has prompted Ohio State University's Agricultural and Resource Law Program to plan...
Factory funding — a humane operation?
Editor:Less than halfway through 2011 and already we see animal rights organizations proclaiming victory in our state. It is always amazing just what factory...
