DEP completes report on effects of underground mining in Western Pennsylvania
The report supplements the 1999 report and confirms reports of damage to 173 more properties. The percentage of undermined properties with damage has decreased.
Purebred shows held at Ohio Beef Expo
Results of the purebred cattle shows held at the Ohio Been Expo March 16-18 at the Ohio Expo Center.
Early planting has its advantages and problems
Purdue corn specialist says that while the calendar may heralds winter's recent end, the first days of spring are often iffy for field work.
Researchers shop for answers about consumer illiteracy
Tests indicate that as many as one in five U.S. adults are, to varying degrees, functionally illiterate and innumerate (unable to do math). Study focuses on how do these adults function as consumers?
FAPRI leader looks optimistically at legislative action on farm bill reform
Farm bill discussion must include debate on how much it takes to sustain U.S. agriculture says policy analyst.
Revised, updated “Birds of Ohio” is available
The bible of Buckeye birders has been revised and published in a second edition.
Farmers could be in for ‘slug’fest
Farmers need to scout for slugs as soon it warms up and fields are dry enough for walking.
Spring Dairy Expo crowns winners
A 5-year-old Holstein cow and Holstein yearling heifer were named supreme champions from the 560 head of dairy cattle that paraded through the tanbark ring for the 2001 Spring Dairy Expo March 29-31 in Columbus.
First conference for Ohio’s black farmers provides many opportunities
The first-ever conference for black farmers in Ohio will be held April 21 at the Stratford Ecological Center in Delaware, Ohio.
Stars awarded at United FFA banquet
Chapter notified that Ben Alexander, awarded his American degree, has been selected as one of the finalists for Ohio's Star American awards to be presented at the Ohio FFA convention.