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12/04/2003 |
What Was Good for Corn Was Bad for Soybeans |
COLUMBUS, Ohio â A rainy growing season and cooler-than-normal temperatures were a blessing for Ohioâs corn crop, but a thorn in the side of soybean growers.
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Candace Pollock |
Jim Beuerlein |
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05/22/2009 |
OSU Extension to Offer Sweet Corn Management Schools in June |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio farmers interested in launching sweet corn production or looking for advanced production techniques have the opportunity to attend one of two Sweet Corn Management Schools in June. |
Candace Pollock |
Jim Jasinski |
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07/08/2002 |
New Root Rot-Resistant Soybean Gene Discovered |
WOOSTER, Ohio - A new soybean gene, showing resistance to Phytophthora root rot, has been identified - the first time in nearly 20 years a gene exhibiting effectiveness against the disease has been discovered.
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Candace Pollock |
Anne Dorrance, Steve St. Martin |
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01/08/2002 |
Shrub Rose Versatility Appealing to Flower-Lovers |
WOOSTER, Ohio - If you ask somebody to name their favorite flower, they will most likely tell you the rose. |
Candace Pollock |
Gary Anderson |
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08/11/2005 |
Wheat Yields Excelled in 2005 Ohio Performance Test |
WOOSTER, Ohio — Ohio growers are in the midst of selecting wheat varieties for the next growing season, and results from the 2005 Ohio State University Extension Ohio Wheat Performance Test may prove helpful in the decision-making. |
Candace Pollock |
Pat Lipps |
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09/01/2006 |
Learn to Minimize Spray Drift at Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio -- Spray drift may be the No. 1 concern of pesticide applicators, but there are ways to minimize the problem. And visitors to Ohio State University's Farm Science Review can check out the latest in techniques and equipment that achieve that goal. |
Candace Pollock |
Erdal Ozkan |
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08/15/2007 |
Think of the Honey Bee When Spraying for Soybean Aphids |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Insecticides may be the only effective means to control the soybean aphid, but what can stop the pest may also be harmful to beneficial insects, such as honeybees.
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Candace Pollock |
Jim Tew, Ron Hammond |
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04/22/2010 |
Cows on the Run Entertaining, But Injuries From Livestock No Laughing Matter |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Stay calm. When you've got a 1,000-pound cow running around loose in a public place, that's the best advice that Ohio State University Extension ag safety professional Kent McGuire can offer.
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Candace Pollock |
Kent McGuire |
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05/09/2008 |
Wet Soils Delaying Ohio Corn Planting |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio is already facing corn-planting delays, but growers have time to get their crop in the ground and walk away with potentially decent yields. |
Candace Pollock |
Peter Thomison |
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12/20/2002 |
Soybean Trials Show Strength Of Varieties |
COLUMBUS, Ohio â Like the Ohio Corn Performance Test, results of the 2002 Ohio Soybean Performance Trials are singing the same tune. Those varieties that yielded well under a wet spring and dry summer can tolerate a lot of stress.
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Candace Pollock |
Jim Beuerlein |
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03/16/2009 |
Look to Field History When Planting Soybeans |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- When it comes to preparing Ohio soybeans, one of the best sources of information growers can use to make planting decisions is right beneath their feet -- the field's history. |
Candace Pollock |
Anne Dorrance |
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09/11/2002 |
Droughts Have Few Financial Impacts on Farmers |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - A drought may make a growing season seem pretty ugly for a grower - affecting crop performance that impacts production, shrinks yields and ultimately creates economic problems.
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Candace Pollock |
Carl Zulauf |
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10/09/2001 |
Variety of GMO Tests are Available to Farmers |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Farmers who grow non-GMO (genetically modified organism) crops for specialty markets can utilize a variety of tests that determine whether or not their crop is truly GMO-free.
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Candace Pollock |
Peter Thomison |
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05/27/2005 |
Career Choice of Researcher a Benefit to Millions |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Rattan Lal's education in agriculture—soil science more specifically—was more about opportunity than design, but his years of research contributions have changed farming for millions worldwide.
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Candace Pollock |
Jerry Bigham, Rattan Lal |
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05/22/2006 |
Soybean Rust Predicted to Hit Ohio, But When? |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Ohio growers are likely to see soybean rust this year, says an Ohio State University Extension and research plant pathologist. But the question remains whether the disease will show up early enough to have any impact on the crop. |
Candace Pollock |
Anne Dorrance |
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06/15/2007 |
Soybean Aphid Arrival to Ohio Early |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- The soybean aphid, which is predicted in large numbers throughout the Midwest this season, is showing up in Ohio earlier than anticipated. |
Candace Pollock |
Ron Hammond |
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02/04/2010 |
Vomitoxin on the Mind of Growers as They Choose Corn Hybrids for This Growing Season |
WOOSTER, Ohio – As Ohio corn growers struggle with moldy grain in storage and costly vomitoxin problems, they are faced with the challenges of selecting hybrids for the 2010 growing season they hope will help them avoid a repeat of poor grain quality. |
Candace Pollock |
Pierce Paul |
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03/07/2008 |
OSU Extension Specialists Exploring Greenhouse Technology in Israel |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State University Extension horticulture and green industry specialists, along with other Ohio industry professionals, will explore new technologies, ideas and opportunities with Israel through the Ohio Green Industry Technological and Trade Mission.
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Candace Pollock |
Brad Bergefurd, Denise Ellsworth |
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10/07/2010 |
Prevent Head Scab: Avoid Planting Wheat After Corn |
WOOSTER, Ohio – Ohio growers following wheat planting after corn harvest should be mindful of the potential for head scab development in their crop. |
Candace Pollock |
Pierce Paul |
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01/05/2000 |
OSU South Centers Offers Workshop on Business Ownership |
PIKETON, Ohio -- Being one's own boss can be a rewarding experience. But poor execution and operation can quickly hinder success. Ohio State University Extension is offering a workshop on the important components of developing and running a business. |
Candace Pollock |
Julie Strawser |
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03/12/2008 |
Media Advisory: Governor Strickland to Attend March 18 MarketMaker Event |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio farmers and other food producers who sell their agricultural products directly to consumers or other businesses will soon have access to a new Web site that will help them find potential buyers for their products. |
Candace Pollock |
Julie Fox |
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10/12/2010 |
SARE Grant Applications Now Being Accepted |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program is now accepting grant applications from farmers and ranchers interested in promoting sustainability on their farms.
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Candace Pollock |
Alan Sundermeier, Mike Hogan |
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01/06/2009 |
Learn About Blueberry Production at OPGMA Congress |
PIKETON, Ohio -- With its wide variety of uses and its anti-cancer properties, the blueberry has been growing in popularity in Ohio, with production increasing 32 percent since 1997, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Growers interested in cashing in on this small fruit crop can learn what it takes to commercially produce and sell blueberries during the Ohio Produce Growers and Marketers Association Congress. |
Candace Pollock |
Maurus Brown |
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10/09/2009 |
Phomopsis Seed Rot Showing Up in Ohio Soybeans |
WOOSTER, Ohio – Phomopsis seed decay is now showing up in some soybean fields in Ohio. The disease, which causes cracked, shriveled, moldy seed, impacts yield and reduces seed quality and grade. |
Candace Pollock |
Anne Dorrance |
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05/27/2004 |
Rains May Hold Up Corn Crop |
COLUMBUS, Ohio â Despite recent scattered thunderstorms with heavy downpours and hail, nearly three-quarters of the stateâs corn crop remains in good-to-excellent condition, according to the Ohio Agricultural Statistics Service. But itâs the saturated soils and ponding of some fields that raise questions as to what condition the crop is headed.
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Candace Pollock |
Peter Thomison |
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10/26/2004 |
Tax Workshops Focus on Law Issues/Changes |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Tax season is fast approaching and individuals who prepare and file tax returns for individuals, small business and farmers have the opportunity to attend several Ohio State University Extension-sponsored tax preparation workshops this winter.
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Candace Pollock |
Claudio Pasian, Warren Lee |
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08/15/2001 |
Garden Open House Features New Plants/Landscape Techniques |
LONDON, Ohio - From deer-resistant landscaping to an area featuring five methods of growing tomatoes, several new additions are being featured at Utzinger Memorial Garden, located at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center near London.
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Candace Pollock |
Marianne Riofrio |
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02/14/2005 |
New Blackberry Varieties Can Overcome Winter |
PIKETON, Ohio — New blackberry varieties are now available to Ohio fruit growers that erase the production limitation associated with crop overwintering. |
Candace Pollock |
Shawn Wright |
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02/09/2006 |
Forage Options Increasing for Frost Seeding |
ATHENS, Ohio -- Lespedeza, a drought-tolerant annual legume, is receiving attention throughout parts of Ohio as an alternative forage species to frost seed for pasture renovation.
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Candace Pollock |
Rory Lewandowski |
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04/03/2007 |
Iceland President Focuses on Green Energy During Ohio State Visit |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The country of Iceland is looking to transform itself into a living laboratory in the battle against climate change, and is partnering with Ohio State University to launch programs in soil conservation, carbon sequestration and other green energy initiatives. |
Candace Pollock |
Rattan Lal |
