Blind climber takes on trip to top Everest
Erik Weihenmayer will make history as he leaves Base Camp in his quest to become the first blind person to successfully reach the summit of Mount Everest.
Consumer confidence tumbles in April
The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index tumbled nearly eight points in April.
Freeze, then rain, tough on corn crop
Early planted corn in central Ohio got socked by the frost, then the rain.
German-imported cattle tested for BSE, all return negative
As a safety precaution, the cattle, had been restricted to their premises in Texas since March 1997.
Hillsdale FFA wins at state
The Hillsdale FFA dairy foods and agronomy teams both won their respective state competitions and will compete in the national FFA contest in Louisville, Ky., this fall.
Foot-and-mouth could still impact pork exports and prices
According to Kansas State University agricultural economist James Mintert, "If foot-and-mouth becomes more widespread, it could provide a boost to U.S. pork exports," Mintert said. "Conversely, if FMD enters the U.S., it could result in pork-importing countries restricting U.S. access to their markets.
The stars came out for FFA banquet
Western Reserve held its annual FFA banquet and awards ceremony March 30.
A man and his machines
Charles Gander, of Stoneboro, Pa., has turned his "big toys" into a booming business, turning a lifelong love affair with machinery into a custom farming sideline growing as fast as corn in July.
Get a glimpse of Amish life in Ohio
Ohio Arts Council's Riffe Gallery in Columbus will open April 26 the exhibit, "Made By Loving Hands: Amish Children's Clothing, Toys and Quilts," from the Thomas and Marsha French collection
Washington State study proves organic apple orchards competitive
The Washington State University study compared the economic and environmental sustainability of conventional, organic and integrated growing systems.
