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Pipeline construction: More ‘drilling mud’ leaks likely
Concerns have been raised over three separate bentonite, or drilling mud, leaks in Ohio and West Virginia since Oct. 24, but a geoscience expert with Penn State University said the incidents are not uncommon.
Long-time Farm and Dairy columnist Janie Jenkins dies
Janie Jenkins died April 18. She will be long remembered for penning her column, On my mind at the Farm and Dairy.
Lawrence County Fair livestock sale spotlights 4-H, FFA youth
Lawrence County (Pa.) 4-H and FFA’ers wrapped up their market livestock projects at the annual livestock sale Aug. 20.
Snow not as appealing as it used to be
You know you are getting old when snow no longer holds one single bit of appeal. I think of all the times I hoped for snow — heck, even prayed for snow. We wanted enough snow to create an incredible winter wonderland. It wasn’t like getting off of school meant lying around for part of
Resolve to give thanks every day
By JUDITH SUTHERLAND Contributing writer Just a few weeks ago, I wrote a column which mentioned Pete Smith, the kind and quiet man who did all of the plumbing and electrical work around our farm. Pete had been with us so many times on our farm that I considered him sort of a shirt-tail relative.
Golf course goats? Animals offer green vegetation management
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Avon Golf Course superintendent Don Davis is used to answering golfers questions about the course. Lately though, many of those questions are about a new addition along the fairways and greens — goats. “Golfers come in just to ask me where the goats are,” Davis said. “They want to see them. They’ve
Black History Month: Garrett Morgan’s inventions leave mark in Ohio
Hello Again! This certainly will be a February to remember for years to come. Snow days My daughter is beginning to think that she is being home schooled. It is good to have time together as a family and we are very grateful that our electricity and heat have remained on. Many of our neighbors
Reviving American chestnuts may mitigate climate change
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — A Purdue University study shows that introducing a new hybrid of the American chestnut tree could not only bring back the all-but-extinct species, but also put a dent in the amount of carbon in the Earth’s atmosphere.
Influence of cow behavior on nutrition
The behavior of cows has been studied for many years, but little research has focused on behavior from a nutritional perspective. Research scientists at the University of Guelph and the University of British Columbia recently conducted an experiment to determine how behavior influences nutrition of dairy cattle. Ensuring adequate feeding time and equal access to
Good news for Southeast High School FFA
It’s not every day that $50,000 falls into your lap. Even if you’re lucky, there’s a good chance you’ll never see this kind of windfall.
