Yearly Archives: 2014
Pennsylvania approves harness racing standards
Drivers must now use two hands on the reins at all times, which restricts motion of the whip to a flick of the wrist and forearm.
What will the future of farming look like?
A lot has changed in agriculture over the years.
Research shows residual hydraulic fracturing water no risk to groundwater
Hydraulic fracturing, fracking or hydrofracturing, raises many concerns about potential environmental impacts, especially water contamination.
Farm and Dairy’s week in review: 10/4
The top stories from the week Sept. 28-Oct. 4, 2014.
Heating with wood: Three mistakes to avoid
With the price of fossil fuels on the rise and consumers seeking green energy alternatives, heating with wood makes sense.
Lower winter heating costs predicted for Ohio
Ohioans should see lower natural gas heating bills this winter.
You’re invited: Celebrate Farm and Dairy’s 100th anniversary
Farm and Dairy is celebrating its 100th anniversary, and we'd love you to join our open house Oct. 12.
Jewett farm builds corn maze to raise money
The inaugural season of the Jewett Wildcat Community Center corn maze opened Sept. 19 and will run through Nov. 2, in conjunction with the community center’s annual Harco House of Horrors haunted house fundraiser.
Mahoning Valley industries on EPA’s greenhouse gas report
The Environmental Protection Agency has released its latest annual report, and several Mahoning Valley industries and landfills have made the list.
OSU economist says taxing farmers would resolve phosphorus issue
Economist says a 135 percent tax would result in an acceptable reduction in phosphorus leaving farmers’ fields
