Yearly Archives: 2013
Immigration reform: House considers ‘piecemeal’ approach
WOOSTER, Ohio — As farmers wait for a new farm bill, some also are waiting for what is expected to be the biggest immigration...
Treat Parkinson’s while you sleep: Ohio firm gets patent for brain stimulation system
VALLEY VIEW, Ohio — Great Lakes NeuroTechnologies has received allowance of claims from the U.S. Patent Office for an application covering their system and...
When it comes to sheep, Banburys are ‘building the best’
Banburys show award winning sheep, and teach other exhibitors how to do the same.
Consol Energy sets dividend
PITTSBURGH — CONSOL Energy Inc.’s board of directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.125 per share, payable on Aug. 23, to shareholders of...
Soldiers teach Afghans agriculture
Soldiers from the Georgia Agricultural Development Team III, who work in 6-8 man teams, provide classes to Afghan officials. The idea is to help Afghans improve their agricultural and business knowledge—giving young Afghans the skills to develop a source of income.
Building a viral video, agriculture style
One of the most efficient and cost-effective tools farmers have is social media. Knowing this, the Midwest Dairy Association took to social media to help promote the dairy industry. After gaining 100,000 views, the video is officially a success story.
Noble Energy reports second quarter earnings
In the Marcellus Shale, Noble Energy is operating three horizontal rigs in the wet gas area and anticipates adding two additional horizontal rigs in the second half of the year.
Ohio Farmers Union chapter endorses HSUS ag advisory council
DAYTON — The Miami Valley chapter of the Ohio Farmers Union has endorsed the work of The Humane Society of the United States’ Agriculture...
Consumers have better access to Ohio-grown food through OH So Fresh
Nearly 100 independently owned grocery retailers are participating in the OH So Fresh initiative in 2013, giving customers a direct connection to Ohio growers.
Smithsonian seeks ag stories for farmer museum exhibition
The Smithsonian National Museum of American History is seeking farmers' help in telling stories of the innovation and experiences of farming and ranching across the U.S.
