The truth about Thanksgiving
Originating as an traditional English harvest feast, the roots of Thanksgiving go back to the ancient Greeks and Romans. The menu was probably goose, venison, and eel.
Who cares what happens in Qatar?
In this week's commentary, Editor Susan Crowell comments on negotiations on whether or not to hold a new round of international trade talks.
Turning over a new leaf: Tobacco growers eye livestock grant
Ohio is offering grants up to $2,500 to tobacco growers willing to retool farms for livestock.
Spotty’ harvest surprises farmers
Yields were all over the board this year, according to the grain merchandiser for Agland Co-op in Canfield, Ohio, whose thoughts were echoed by producers and traders from northwestern Pennsylvania and northeastern Ohio.
A good comedy good for your health
Anticipation of laughter triggers healthy mood changes up to two days in advance, and may reduce stress hormone levels.
Four clues to what you’ll pay on eBay auctions
Is there method to the madness of bidding online for an item? Yes, according to a study of eBay coin transactions.
Ohio counties eligible for USDA emergency loans
Thirty-six Ohio counties are eligible for USDA emergency farm loans due to losses caused by excessive rain, flooding, and army worms that occurred earlier this year.
Ohioan shows champion in Louisville
Carroll County Brown Swiss breeder Brian Scharver showed the grand champion Swss at this year's North American International Livestock Exposition.
Post September 11: Does cattle industry need to worry?
A weaker economy, a reaction to the events of Sept. 11, is less supportive to beef sales.
Restored village celebrates holidays with historical twist
The story of how holiday celebrations evolved is traced through the activities and special tours in Sauder Village in northwestern Ohio Nov. 23-24 and Nov. 30-Dec. 1.
