Yearly Archives: 2011
Marcellus Shale drilling benefits area economy less than originally estimated
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- A new study examining the Marcellus Shale natural-gas boom in Pennsylvania suggests that, although development of this resource is having a positive economic impact in the state, the net benefits may be more modest than previously reported.
New estimate of Marcellus Shale, Appalachian Basin resources released
The Marcellus Shale contains about 84 trillion cubic feet of undiscovered, technically recoverable natural gas and 3.4 billion barrels of undiscovered, technically recoverable natural gas liquids according to a new assessment by the U. S. Geological Survey.
The draft horse babies are coming to Meadville, Pa.
MEADVILLE, Pa. -- The eighth annual Keystone Foal Sale and Futurity at the Crawford County Fairgrounds is set for Sept. 16-17.
University of Kentucky offers free adventure camps for military families
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service and partnering organizations are offering free adventure camps for military service members and their teenage children in locations around the state during the next few months.
States attempt to keep students on four-year path to graduation
WASHINGTON -- Millions of college students are taking extra time and extra courses on the road to graduation. Texas is seeking to cut down on that practice -- for the sake of the students and the state budget.
Ohio State University’s ag dean, Bobby Moser, to retire
Bobby Moser, Ohio State University's vice president for agricultural administration to retire: 'It's been a tremendous, tremendous ride.'
Euell Gibbons’ Wild Foods Weekend planned at North Bend State Park
CAIRO, W.Va. -- The 44th Annual Nature Wonder Wild Foods Weekend is scheduled at North Bend State Park Sept. 16-18. Nature Wonder Weekend began in 1968 with author and wild foods enthusiast Euell Gibbons as the guest naturalist.
Top swine, boar sells for $900 at Pa. Livestock Evaluation Center sale
PENNSYLVANIA FURNACE, Pa. -- Swine producers from Pennsylvania and surrounding states gathered Aug. 17 for the 36th annual Swine Boar and Gilt Performance Tested Sale at the Livestock Evaluation Center in Pennsylvania Furnace, Centre County.
Ag Expo designed to aid landowners with ideas on managing their land
A scene from the 2008 Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation Expo, held at the Kenwood Farm in Carroll County.
Experts say public perception of Alzheimer’s needs to shift
HERSHEY, Pa. -- The common belief that scientists will soon conquer Alzheimer's is a misconception, said Daniel George, a professor at Penn State College of Medicine.
