50 communities advancing in national economic competition
Frontier Communications, DISH, CoBank and The Weather Channel are collaborating on America’s Best Communities competition to reverse the declining population in rural America trend and jump-start economic recovery in rural areas.
MSU instructions may help cut incidence of impatiens mildew
Control of downy mildew on impatiens in greenhouses continues to be an issue this year, but there are new treatment recommendations from a Michigan State University researcher.
Things looking sunnier for dairy industry – right now
Depending on whom is asked, most dairy experts say things are either stable or slightly looking up in their industry. Others say there are obstacles in this business that give them headaches. Sidebar story looks specifically at Ohio.
Ohio farm cited by OSHA for multiple labor safety violations
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued proposed fines of more than $102,000 on an Ohio feed mill, Hanby Farms, for various safety rules violations.
Illinois State Fair makes grounds more visitor-friendly and restful
The Illinois State Fair runs Aug. 13-23 – meaning it gets under way in less than three months. Illinois State Fair Manager Patrick Buchen recently announced the 2015 theme as "Growing Illinois."
Sending a northern Indiana man to prison could send a message that discourages the act of stripping copper from irrigation systems, a major issue for several years in the agriculture communities.
New secretary takes the helm at Ohio’s Warren County Fair
Rebecca Osborne, who already has 15 years of service to Warren County as an organizational advisor for 4-H in the county, will take over the roll of fair secretary.
