Plant-incorporated protectant rules set
EPA has adopted rules that clarify the agency's role in the regulatation of those materials that enable a plant to protect itself that are derived from biotechnology.
Barn Again program stresses restoration value and methods
Geauga County's Barn Again program will hold a two-day workshop Sept. 28-29 in Burton to provide information and ideas about preserving and restoring old barns, sugar houses, and other historic farm structures.
Rare candlestand lights up Roadshow as $150,000 find
An 1765 table handed down from a grandmother was appraised as having been the nicest candlestand in Philadelphia at the time, and may be one of only about 15 left in existence.
Barn ventilation progress keeps cows cooler
Cornell University agricultural engineers have combined the latest technology in keeping cows cool in commercial barns using three tools not previously combined: a time-integrated variable environment controller, tunnel ventilation and an evaporative cooling process.
Should the penny be discontinued?
Recently, there has been significant debate over whether to keep the penny as part of U.S. currency or to discontinue production of the penny.
Whazzup in the shifting world of food?
In this week's commentary, Editor Susan Crowell comments on analysis by the vice president of research of the American Insititute of Baking on what's new in the world of food.
Pittsburgh History Center expanding
The expansion, which will include a Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit Gallery and the Western Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame, is expected to be complete in 2004.
Birney shows grand champions at final fair
One Harrison County youth ended his 4-H career on a grand note. See a complete wrap-up of the junior fair market livestock sale.
PoleStock festival celebrates Robert Wilson’s “Poles” at Grailville
It will be rededicated on July 22, and in a free festival of happenings, performances, and live music that will take place on the site at Grailville beginning at 3 p.m.
Trumbull County Fair long on tradition
It was a year of traditions at the Trumbull County Fair junior livestock sale July 14. Get a complete wrap-up of the sale results.
