08/09/2002 |
Dry Weather Can Pose A Feeding Risk for Livestock |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Livestock grazing on plants or fed cereal grains during drought conditions may run the risk of being poisoned, causing illness and even death.
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Candace Pollock |
Maurice Eastridge, Steve Boyles |
04/16/2010 |
Producers See Huge Value in Livestock Grazing School |
CALDWELL, Ohio – Livestock producers who have turned to an Ohio State University Extension forage management school that teaches the basics of rotational livestock grazing have increased their profits, improved production practices and extended their grazing season, according to a recent survey. |
Candace Pollock |
Clif Little |
06/01/2005 |
Ohio State Bestows First Woman Animal Sciences Honor |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State University's Department of Animal Sciences has inducted the first woman into its Animal Sciences Hall of Fame.
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Candace Pollock |
James Kinder |
05/26/2006 |
Ohio's Wheat Facing Low Head Scab Risk |
WOOSTER, Ohio – Ohio's wheat is so far facing a low risk of head scab, a serious disease that can impact yields and potentially produce contaminants that are harmful to humans and animals. |
Candace Pollock |
Pierce Paul |
02/26/2008 |
OSU Extension Bulletins Focus on Managing Field Crop Diseases |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Diseases are the No. 1 limiting factor in field crop performance and yields in Ohio. Ohio State University Extension has several plant pathology bulletins available to aid farmers in effectively managing diseases that impact corn, soybeans and wheat. |
Candace Pollock |
Dennis Mills |
10/10/2006 |
Expect High Soybean Aphid Populations Next Year |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- The soybean aphid may be back in full force throughout Ohio soybean fields in 2007.
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Candace Pollock |
Ron Hammond |
08/29/2007 |
New Extension Tool Helping Farmers Save on Fertilizer |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- A new economic tool, developed by Ohio State University Extension, is changing the way corn farmers manage their fertilizer inputs -- and helping them save money in the process. |
Candace Pollock |
Robert Mullen |
06/18/2009 |
Need to Replant? Go With Soybeans Rather Than Corn |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- For Ohio growers looking to replant field crops due to weather-related damage or emergence problems, they are better off replanting with soybeans rather than corn at this stage of the growing season.
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Candace Pollock |
Jim Beuerlein, Peter Thomison |
08/15/2001 |
Wide Variety of Lettuces Can Be Grown in Ohio |
WOOSTER, Ohio - There's more to lettuce than what's found in your local grocery store. |
Candace Pollock |
Matt Kleinhenz |
10/29/2002 |
Emphasis On Food Safety Possible Through New Grant |
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio - Driven by customer demand and personal responsibility, many U.S. fruit and vegetable growers are stepping up their food safety practices through improved methods of production, harvesting and post-harvest handling.
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Candace Pollock |
Mary Donnell |
02/01/2010 |
Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference Invaluable for Certified Crop Advisers |
ADA, Ohio – For certified crop advisers looking to meet their credit requirements in various aspects of agricultural production, Ohio State University's Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference is the place to be.
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Candace Pollock |
Harold Watters |
10/05/2010 |
Try Cover Crops This Fall to Alleviate Compacted Soils |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – With harvest already out of the way for some Ohio corn and soybean producers, there may be ample time this fall to repair compaction-damaged fields. |
Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
02/22/2005 |
Keeping the Small Farm Alive |
WILMINGTON, Ohio — Sustainability and profitability of the small farm is the focus of the 5th Annual Small Farm Family Conference, being held March 18-19 at Roberts Convention Center in Wilmington, Ohio. |
Candace Pollock |
Mike Hogan |
02/17/2006 |
Soybean Rust Sentinel Plots to Continue in 2006 |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Sentinel plots, established throughout the country last year as the first line of defense against soybean rust, will again be a part of the plan to monitor the disease this growing season. |
Candace Pollock |
Anne Dorrance |
12/05/2007 |
OSU Extension Program Focuses on Farm Management |
WILMINGTON, Ohio -- The ins and outs of farm management, finances, and markets will be covered during an Ohio State University Extension program being held in January and February 2008. |
Candace Pollock |
John Yost |
06/30/2006 |
Soybean Rust Development Stalled |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Thanks to drought conditions in the southeastern United States, soybean rust has stalled in its march northward to Ohio.
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Candace Pollock |
Anne Dorrance |
07/03/2007 |
Under Dry Conditions, Toxic Plants May Attract Livestock |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- What green foliage that is thriving in Ohio's moisture-starved pasturelands may not necessarily be healthy for the livestock feeding on it. |
Candace Pollock |
Steve Boyles |
04/06/2009 |
Ohio State University Arbor Day Event to Honor Veterans |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A tree will be planted to honor all veterans of the nation's armed forces this Arbor Day during a dedication ceremony on the Ohio State University Columbus campus April 24. |
Candace Pollock |
Mary Maloney |
05/22/2001 |
Gypsy Moth Caterpillar Resembles Other Caterpillar Pests |
WOOSTER, Ohio - As the gypsy moth caterpillar feeds and matures over the next several weeks, the invasive insect shares Mother Nature's bounty with other caterpillar pests that look similar and feed on the same host trees, potentially confusing homeowners as to what exactly may be attacking their shade trees.
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Candace Pollock |
Dan Herms |
04/02/2002 |
Compost Helps Control Turfgrass Fungus |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Incorporating compost into soils when lawns are seeded reduces the severity of leaf rust, a fungal disease that attacks perennial ryegrass. |
Candace Pollock |
Mike Boehm |
08/12/2004 |
Farm Focus Ag. Event No Longer |
VAN WERT, Ohio — After 30 years of showcasing the latest in agricultural production, research and equipment, the two-day Farm Focus agricultural event has been discontinued.
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Candace Pollock |
Gary Prill |
08/18/2004 |
Growers Getting More Variety from Wheat Performance Test |
WOOSTER, Ohio — More than half of the 60-plus wheat varieties tested in Ohio State University Extension's 2004 Ohio Wheat Performance Test are new — providing growers with additional opportunities to better manage disease and produce high yields and quality grain.
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Candace Pollock |
Pat Lipps |
10/15/2009 |
Soybean Harvest Complete? Don't Forget to Test Soil for SCN |
WOOSTER, Ohio – Harvesting corn and soybeans may be the only thing on the minds of Ohio growers at the moment, but they shouldn't overlook the importance of soil testing for soybean cyst nematode. |
Candace Pollock |
Dennis Mills |
08/12/2010 |
Learn to Farm Green Year-Round at Ohio No-Till Field Day, Sept. 8 |
WEST MANCHESTER, Ohio – A full day of no-till technology, products and emerging trends will be the focus of the Ohio No-Till Field Day on Sept. 8. |
Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
11/16/2005 |
Get Started in Aquaculture at OAA Conference |
PIKETON, Ohio -- Learn the ins and outs of Ohio's aquaculture industry and how to get started in the business by attending the Ohio Aquaculture Association's Annual Conference and Banquet.
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Candace Pollock |
Christina Leighfield |
10/15/2007 |
Weather Reins in Aphid Populations This Season |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Despite entomologists' predictions for high soybean aphid populations this season, the pest posed little to no problems for most Ohio producers. |
Candace Pollock |
Ron Hammond |
07/08/2008 |
New Days, New Discoveries at Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio -- When times are good in agriculture, everyone enjoys a good farm show, and organizers of Ohio State University's Farm Science Review are hoping that the overall positive vibe of the industry will carry over to this year's event. |
Candace Pollock |
Chuck Gamble |
05/08/2007 |
Now's the Time to Scout for Wheat Foliar Diseases |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- With Ohio's wheat crop under way, and performing well despite frost damage concerns, now is the time for growers to begin scouting for foliar diseases, especially on susceptible varieties. |
Candace Pollock |
Pierce Paul |
01/27/2009 |
Correction: Amid Falling Milk Prices, Payment Program to Aid Dairy Producers |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- With milk prices collapsing following two years of historical highs, an old dairy program reauthorized by the 2008 Farm Bill may aid dairy producers by adding additional income over the coming months.
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Candace Pollock |
Cameron Thraen |
01/15/2002 |
Consumer Surveys Help Boost Taste Quality of Pasteurized Cider |
WOOSTER, Ohio - Which tastes better: pasteurized or fresh-pressed cider? According to a series of Ohio State University consumer surveys, it's a split decision.
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Candace Pollock |
Joe Scheerens |