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Severe weather causes widespread flooding, sheep loss at Ohio farm
Ice, snow and rain have been a catastrophic combination in recent days.
Extremely active hurricane season spared the U.S.
WASHINGTON — According to NOAA the 2010 Atlantic hurricane season, which ends tomorrow, was one of the busiest on record. In contrast, the eastern North Pacific season had the fewest storms on record since the satellite era began. In the Atlantic Basin a total of 19 named storms formed — tied with 1887 and 1995
Blood test could diagnose Alzheimer’s
DALLAS — A set of proteins found in blood serum shows promise as a sensitive and accurate way to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found as part of a statewide study. An analysis of the proteins, plus a clinical exam, proved 94 percent accurate in detecting suspected Alzheimer’s and 84
Bonnie’s wish list for Santa Claus
The most beloved Christmas poem of all time begins with the phrase “‘Twas the night before Christmas.” Although it speaks of a family’s preparation for Santa’s visit, here at the office we are on the eve of a new year and there is the usual hustle and bustle to plan the 2010 calendar, review 2009’s
Learn how to cope with Canada geese
LONDON, Ohio — They are a common sight in urban areas, taking up residence along riverbanks and community ponds, stopping traffic as they waddle across roads and making a fine mess of well-manicured lawns and golf courses. Canada geese are viewed by many as a nuisance, but several options exist to help control their populations.
A cribber could be a deal breaker
URBANA, Ill. — Man o’ War is one of the most famous horses in the history of thoroughbred racing. His full brother, Playfellow, who earned the highest sale price of the season decades ago, is famous for a very different reason. In June 1921, the title of a New York Times article read, “Playfellow Not
Twenty-two farms kick off New York’s statewide Dairy Profit Team program
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Twenty-two dairy farms across New York state will use teamwork to help improve finances, milk production and much more. The farms are among the first in the state to sign up for a Dairy Profit Team, under a program by the NY Center for Dairy Excellence to establish 45 new teams this
Horse farm education program expanding across New York
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A program to provide education and facilitate resources for horse farm businesses is trotting to horse owners throughout the state. The CCE Equine program was founded by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County in 2005. From the beginning, educators reached out to surrounding counties in the capital region, and are now attempting
Got to reward farmers for storing carbon
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Building carbon levels in the soil delivers a variety of important benefits, from improved soil quality to better water-holding capacity, higher fertility and resistance to erosion. Still, the biggest enticement to sequestering carbon will be creating markets through which farmers can sell the service they provide. “I think what we’re really looking
Toledo Metroparks acquire 959 acres on Lake Erie shore for $6 million
TOLEDO — The board of park commissioners, governing body of Metroparks of the Toledo Area, voted March 26 to purchase six parcels of land totaling 959 acres near the Lake Erie shore in Jerusalem Township for $6 million. The largest and most costly land acquisition in Metroparks 80-year history will preserve nearly 1,000 acres of
