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Are you prepared to live to age 90?
(ARA) — While living to the age of 90 was once a rare feat, it is becoming increasingly common. You may be surprised to learn that the fastest growing demographic in the country is people over the age of 85. According to the latest life insurance mortality tables, 38 percent of men and half of
‘Naked oats’ could cut cost for organic chicken production
WOOSTER, Ohio — Scientists with Ohio State University have received a four-year, $896,000 USDA grant to study the feasibility of incorporating so-called “naked oats” into organic farming rotations as a way to cut the cost of producing organic chicken. The oats, which have a unique protein and amino acid balance, will be tested in the
United Egg Producers and HSUS announce agreement over hen housing
The United Egg Producers and HSUS held a news conference July 7 announcing a proposal to change the egg industry.
OARDC’s plant, animal research facility a welcome addition
WOOSTER, Ohio — When Ohio State University completes its state-of-the-art plant and animal agrosecurity research facility in 2012, it will be a timely investment for Ohio, and the nation. The $22 million facility is being built to advance the research of infectious disease in plants and animals — at a time when researchers say such
John Christy is my new hero
Last week, I had never heard of John Christy. This week, he’s my hero. Christy is the director of the
Amazing, all that play and no injury
Farm safety was constantly a part of our dialogue over the course of my growing up years, and though I am sure we turned deaf ears to it at the time, I now can understand the enormity of it.
How to choose milkweed for your garden, landscape
Milkweed is a beneficial host plant for Monarch butterflies. Learn how to narrow down which varieties will work well in your yard or garden.
Achievement is marked by perseverance
Dairy Excel columnist Bonnie Ayars offers advice on how farmers can sustain life now and for the next 150 years.
Producer federation says USDA’s dairy program isn’t ‘friendly’
Medium-sized farms are expected to be penalized most under the new dairy payment program.
There’s something wild in Copley
There is something wild tucked away in a small Akron suburb: L&L Exotic Animal Farm Refuge and Rescue in Copley, Ohio.
