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Superstitions withstand test of time
Antique columnist Roy Booth writes about rural mountaineers and a few older folks who had or have pet beliefs or superstitions.
Eastern Equine Encephalitis confirmed in three PA counties
Pennsylvania confirmed cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis in three counties Sept. 21. The virus can be life-threatening for humans and animals.
Pa. pushes eminent domain changes
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Like other states, Pennsylvania is working quickly to enact state legislation redefining eminent domain authority in the wake of a U.
I don’t care if they aren’t cool, I love white walls
It was a hot night a few weeks ago and, after a supper of corn on the cob and sweet Nancy’s delicious Swiss steak, I was sitting on the front porch enjoying a slightly chilled glass of Pinot Noir and watching the traffic on Route 45. Do you know — I saw absolutely zero cars
Researchers trying to develop deeper crop roots
Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences received a grant to design a low-cost, integrated system that can screen for deeper-rooted crops.
Read it Again: Week of Oct. 4, 2001.
Each week Farm and Diary takes a look at what was making news in years gone by.
Manure storage covers have more than one purpose
COLUMBUS — Technology to mitigate odor and air quality concerns on livestock farms can also be used for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, while providing potential income for farmers looking to trade carbon credits. Manure storage covers, originally designed to control odors on dairy, swine and other livestock facilities, can also capture greenhouse gases such as
Spring cleaning today isn’t quite so hard
Over the years, spring cleaning has evolved and become much simpler.
Utica and Marcellus shale: Permit numbers are lower; waiting list to be fracked is growing in Ohio
While permits are still being sought in the Utica shale region, the real story may be in the number of wells waiting to be fracked.
Lots to see at conservation expo
SALEM, Ohio — The Agriculture and Natural Resource Conservation Expo in Carroll County will have advice on everything from antique tractors to wildlife control. Set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 13, the expo will also feature keynote speaker Joel Salatin, a Virginia farmer who promotes sustainable agriculture. Salatin will give presentations at 11
