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07/01/2005 |
Ohio State Extension Kicks Off Summer Farm Tour Series |
CARROLTON, Ohio -- Ohio State University Extension's Sustainable Agriculture Team has kicked off its annual Summer Farm Tour Series -- on-farm visits and learning workshops that focus on sustainable agricultural and gardening enterprises and farming skills. |
Candace Pollock |
Mike Hogan |
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10/28/2010 |
Wheat Crop Looking Good |
WOOSTER, Ohio – With nearly all of Ohio's winter wheat planted, according to the Ohio Agricultural Statistics Service, farmers are on track for a potentially successful crop. |
Candace Pollock |
Pierce Paul |
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07/03/2002 |
Ohio Raspberries in Short Supply This Season |
PIKETON, Ohio - Berry lovers who've waited all year for the sweet, juicy goodness of red and black raspberries should head out to their local farmers' markets and pick-your-own operations as early in the season as possible. |
Candace Pollock |
Sandy Kuhn |
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04/09/2002 |
New Center to Promote Agricultural Safety and Health |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Agriculture is one of the most important United States industries, representing 13 percent of the nation's economy, but it is also one of the most dangerous. |
Candace Pollock |
Tom Bean |
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09/05/2006 |
Early Bird Economic Outlook for Early Risers at FSR |
LONDON, Ohio -- Early risers looking for the scoop on economic, business or policy issues will have the opportunity to check out new sessions at Ohio State University's Farm Science Review that kick off when the gates open.
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Candace Pollock |
Matt Roberts, Stan Ernst |
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08/15/2007 |
Millin', Chillin', and Grillin' Returns to Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio -- Music, food, and a little rest and relaxation will be the order of each day at Utzinger Garden during at Ohio State University's Farm Science Review. |
Candace Pollock |
Pam Bennett |
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12/01/2009 |
Business as Usual With the Soybean Aphid? Not This Year |
WOOSTER, Ohio – Just when entomologists think they have the soybean aphid figured out, the minute sapsucker throws a monkey in the wrench. |
Candace Pollock |
Ron Hammond |
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09/07/2010 |
OSU Analysis: State's Green Energy Efforts Unlikely to Create Large Numbers of New Jobs |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Like many states, Ohio is banking on green energy technology to put residents back to work. Yet, a new Ohio State University analysis examining the economic development impacts of green policies suggests that the state's current efforts are unlikely to generate large numbers of new jobs.
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Candace Pollock |
Amanda Weinstein, Mark Partridge |
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10/29/2007 |
Make Sure Alternative Forages Contain Adequate Nutrients |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- For livestock producers facing hay shortages this winter, finding alternative forages is not as much of a challenge as providing feed sources with adequate protein and energy for overall ruminant health. |
Candace Pollock |
Francis Fluharty |
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08/11/2008 |
Connecting Food Buyers and Sellers with MarketMaker at Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio -- Ohio MarketMaker, which launched earlier this year, is making it easier for buyers and sellers within Ohio's food supply chain to connect and build relationships. Visitors to this year's Farm Science Review can learn more about MarketMaker, how it works, and how the new tool can assist them with their business.
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Candace Pollock |
Julie Fox |
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03/03/2009 |
OSU Extension Workshop to Explore Bioenergy Opportunities in Southern Ohio |
Editor: Please note that this workshop has been cancelled as of March 23 due to lower than expected registrations.
PIKETON, Ohio -- With nearly 70 percent of southern Ohio's land cover invested in farmland and forests, opportunities abound to convert those resources into bioenergy products. An Ohio State University workshop will be offered this month that will explore the feasibility of producing and processing bioenergy crops to meet growing energy demands while stimulating the local economy. |
Candace Pollock |
Maurus Brown |
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03/29/2005 |
Workshop About the Business of Hydroponics |
WALDO, Ohio — Creating and maintaining a hydroponic greenhouse business requires management savvy, a productive labor force and the assurance that consumers receive a safe product. |
Candace Pollock |
Mary Donnell |
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03/23/2006 |
Got Beef? Getting the Most Out of Dairy Cattle |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Dairy cattle are not only raised for milk production, but they are also raised for beef. With over 260,000 milk cows present in Ohio, getting quality out of the quantity is a challenging aspect for cattle producers.
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Candace Pollock |
Diane Shoemaker |
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08/30/2002 |
Continued Dry Weather May Spell Lodging Trouble for Corn |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Though welcomed by corn growers across the state, the recent rainfall throughout Ohio will probably provide little relief for many cornfields.
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Candace Pollock |
Peter Thomison |
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06/27/2001 |
Southern Ohio Farmers Harvesting Sweet Corn Early |
MARIETTA, Ohio - Sweet corn production in southern Ohio is early this year, about 10 days ahead of schedule and two to three weeks earlier than the rest of the state. |
Candace Pollock |
Eric Barrett |
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01/04/2005 |
Minimizing Compaction of Vegetable Crops Tricky |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Controlling compaction in field crops is not easy, but minimizing compaction in vegetable crops is even trickier. |
Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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06/15/2007 |
Dry Weather Could Aggravate Insect Damage on Crops |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Pest pressure on Ohio field crops is not unusual, but with this season's abnormally dry conditions, any extensive feeding injury could put stressed plants in further jeopardy.
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Candace Pollock |
Ron Hammond |
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07/07/2010 |
What's New at This Year's Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio –Throughout its 48-year history, Ohio State University's Farm Science Review has been at the forefront of showcasing the future of agriculture. |
Candace Pollock |
Chuck Gamble |
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06/04/2008 |
Cereal Leaf Beetle is Back in Ohio |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- The cereal leaf beetle, a wheat pest of bygone days, is becoming more numerous again in Ohio, and some cereal grain growers are seeing feeding damage to their crop this season. |
Candace Pollock |
Ron Hammond |
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12/03/2008 |
Breeder Contributions Helped Shape Soybean Industry |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The last three decades of Ohio soybean production have been good ones -- marked by improved Phytophthora cultivars, a new market for tofu soybeans, and one of the most popular soybean varieties ever grown in Ohio.
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Candace Pollock |
Steve St. Martin |
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09/15/2009 |
Ag Icon Gone, But His Work Must Carry On, Says OSU Soil Scientist |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The global agricultural community lost an icon on Sept. 12. |
Candace Pollock |
Rattan Lal |
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12/20/2005 |
Ohio State Students Help in Hurricane Recovery Efforts |
BATON ROUGE, La -- What do buckeyes and tigers have in common? Most likely nothing, but when it comes to rebuilding the lives of hurricane victims, they are indistinguishable.
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Candace Pollock |
Mark Schexnayder, Rene Schmit, Rusty Batty |
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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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02/21/2002 |
More Efficient Beef Cattle Production, Marketing Eyed With Tagging Program |
WOOSTER, Ohio - Ohio beef cattle producers may soon be leaping into the age of technology with the help of a newly implemented electronic identification program. |
Candace Pollock |
Francis Fluharty |
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04/06/2007 |
Extending Ohio's Raspberry Season With New Fall Cultivar |
PIKETON, Ohio -- Black raspberries, the first bramble crop of the summer season, are a favorite among Ohio consumers. Research efforts are under way to extend the season so that black raspberries can continue to be enjoyed in the fall.
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Candace Pollock |
Shawn Wright |
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05/11/2010 |
Master Gardeners Give Back During Master Gardener Volunteer Program Week, May 17-24 |
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio – Ohio Master Gardener volunteers love plants and teaching others about gardening. So much so that they spent over 151,000 hours last year leading beautification projects, giving horticultural presentations and raising gardening awareness. Their volunteer efforts resulted in $3.3 million worth of community service contributions throughout Ohio. |
Candace Pollock |
Pam Bennett |
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04/02/2008 |
Manure Management Focus of One-Day Summer Event |
LONDON, Ohio -- As fertilizer prices continue to soar, crop producers may be turning to manure for their fertility needs. Manure management will be the focus of a one-day event, being held this summer at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center in London, Ohio. |
Candace Pollock |
Tami Combs |
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09/08/2008 |
Be a Part of Ohio's Grape/Wine Industries. Learn How at Farm Science Review. |
LONDON, Ohio -- Over 750,000 gallons of wine were produced from Ohio's 2,200 acres of vineyards last year, and with demand outstripping supply, interested producers can learn what it takes to establish their own vineyard at this year's Farm Science Review. |
Candace Pollock |
Maurus Brown |
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07/21/2009 |
Take a Walk Through Corn's History at Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio -- The evolution of corn in North America, spanning about 1,000 years, will be part of a new exhibit at Ohio State University's Farm Science Review. |
Candace Pollock |
Jonah Johnson |
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09/19/2005 |
Using Optical Sensors to Improve Nitrogen Management |
WOOSTER, Ohio — Nitrogen management is probably the single most variable production input growers face in agriculture, and with the continued increase in fertilizer costs, application efficiency is becoming increasingly important. |
Candace Pollock |
Robert Mullen |
