Technique to improve cattle cloning
Researchers at the University of Georgia have developed a technique which may dramatically improve the success rate of cattle cloning.
Early crop has sweet corn growers pickin’ and grinnin’
The southern Ohio crop is 10 days ahead of schedule, and two or three weeks earlier than the rest of the state.
Zombie Prom is rock and roll musical with student cast
A musical stage play billed as "pure entertainment with a rock and roll beat," Zombie Prom opened June 29 at the Ashtabula Arts Center's Straw Hat Theatre. The show be performed again July 5-8 and 12-14.
Fast food giant sets animal care standards
Burger King Corporation is now requiring suppliers to adhere to animal care and handling guidelines and has asked USDA to fully enforce the Humane Slaughter Act.
Zoning ordinances need facelift
Zoning dates back to the late 1800s when land uses were first separated by law to protect residential areas from dangerous or unsightly practices.
Chairman’s proposal turned down: Ag Committee OKs $5.5 billion aid
Stenholm-Boehner substitute amendment squeaks by the House Agriculture Committee on a 24-23 vote.
Zoar Village to demonstrate how life used to be
Costumed volunteer interpreters will be stationed in each of the village's 10 museum buildings July 7-8, to give visitors a glimpse of daily life in this former religious communal society.
Chrysler Museum unveils rare 1938 Dodge airflow tanker
With only 12 remaining, the museum searched the world for a tanker to restore. It will be displayed outside the museum at various times over the summer.
Coshocton Co. ag enterprises on young farmer tour
The Ohio Young Farmers summer tour will take place in Coshocton County July 20-22, featuring trucking, produce, cheese and dairy.
Crossbreeding for traits = profits
Choice of breeds to be used in the cross depend on several factors, including the resources of the operation (the optimum level of milk production they can support) and the marketing program for the calf crop (specifically the targeted carcass merit endpoint).
