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09/06/2006 |
Get a Handle on Best Fertilizer Methods at Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio -- Corn growers may skimp on some fertilizer applications in favor of others as they ride the rollercoaster of fluctuating energy prices, potentially impacting their crop's performance. To maximize crop profits with few on-farm costs, Ohio State University and Purdue University soil specialists will help guide growers in making smart economic decisions during Farm Science Review.
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Candace Pollock |
Robert Mullen |
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07/11/2001 |
Black Raspberries Top Growers List in Survey |
PIKETON, Ohio - Black raspberry varieties are the number one raspberries being grown in Ohio, according to a pre-season survey by Ohio State University researchers. |
Candace Pollock |
Sandy Kuhn |
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11/03/2005 |
Herbicide and Mulch Combo Superior Method of Weed Control |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The challenges of weed control in the nursery and landscape industries just got easier and less expensive. |
Candace Pollock |
Hannah Mathers |
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06/11/2008 |
No-Till Integral in Ethanol-Based Corn Production |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ethanol-based corn may be getting a bum rap, in light of the growing global food crisis, but the biofuel does have value, especially when produced using the right agricultural technique. |
Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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08/02/2010 |
More Wheat Varieties Resistant to Head Scab Now Available |
WOOSTER, Ohio – As wheat growers prepare to plant their crop this fall, they are encouraged to choose varieties that are resistant to head scab. |
Candace Pollock |
Pierce Paul |
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08/22/2007 |
Recycling Program Launches at Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio -- Ohio State University's Farm Science Review is getting greener.
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Candace Pollock |
Chuck Gamble, Linda Wuethrich |
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01/12/2005 |
Training Program a Tool for Improving Agriculture in Africa |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — East African universities are looking to Ohio State University to strengthen their Colleges of Agriculture to help improve agricultural productivity, food security and the economy throughout the region. |
Candace Pollock |
Mark Erbaugh |
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07/09/2009 |
OSU Extension Master Gardeners Sponsoring Free Presentation on Ash Seed Collection and Preservation |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – With fears that Emerald ash borer will decimate the nation's ash tree population, efforts are underway to save the species through seed collection and preservation. Ohio State University Extension Franklin County Master Gardeners will sponsor a free presentation on how this process works and how the public can participate. |
Candace Pollock |
Cory Skurdal |
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05/29/2002 |
Wet Spring Ideal to Practice Controlled Traffic |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Practicing controlled traffic may afford growers a planting advantage at a time when wet conditions are keeping most farmers out of their fields. |
Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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05/29/2002 |
Choose Fields Wisely If Switching to Soybeans |
WOOSTER, Ohio - Growers contemplating switching their acreage from corn to soybeans should carefully choose which fields to make the transition.
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Candace Pollock |
Anne Dorrance |
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06/07/2006 |
Ohio State, Iceland Team Up on Environmental Issues |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Iceland, a country treasured for its geological beauty, strong ties to ancient Vikings, and sophisticated cultural cities, suffers from a serious environmental problem that Ohio State University researchers, in collaboration with Icelandic institutions, are striving to address.
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Candace Pollock |
Dave Hansen, Rattan Lal |
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05/09/2002 |
Keep in Mind Insect Pests When Planting Soybeans |
WOOSTER, Ohio - Soybean growers may be looking to get their crop in the ground, but they especially need to keep in mind two insect pests this growing season.
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Candace Pollock |
Ron Hammond |
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08/03/2005 |
Grassland/Forages Focus of OSU Extension Event |
BROWNSVILLE, Ohio -- An extensive aspect of forage production, from management to nutrition to profit, will be the focus of the Ohio State University Extension-sponsored Central Ohio Forage and Grassland Expo.
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Candace Pollock |
Howard Siegrist |
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04/08/2008 |
Managing Soybean Seed Supply When Quality Comes into Question |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Ohio soybean growers, their sights set on increasing soybean acreage this year, may face crop production challenges due to less than optimum seed quality. |
Candace Pollock |
Anne Dorrance |
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05/26/2010 |
Technology Offers Green Method to Tackle Top Disease of Cereal Crops |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Technology developed by researchers at The Ohio State University and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) that will help manage the spread of one of the worst diseases affecting crops such as wheat and barley, has been licensed to Sci Protek, Inc., based in Vista, Calif.
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Candace Pollock |
Mike Boehm |
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06/26/2007 |
Stressed Crops Tapping Hidden Soil Moisture, But Rain Still Needed |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Despite some recent showers, drought-like conditions continue across Ohio and field crops are beginning to exhibit signs of stress. At the moment, however, enough soil moisture is still available for the crops to get by.
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Candace Pollock |
Harold Watters, Peter Thomison |
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02/27/2002 |
Keep Stand Quality in Mind When Preparing for Planting Season |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - As corn growers ready for this year's growing season, establishing quality stands will no doubt be a key focus of their preparations.
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Candace Pollock |
Peter Thomison |
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08/26/2003 |
Wheat Harvest Good, but Grain Quality Falls Short |
WOOSTER, Ohio â Ohio wheat growers have managed to pull off decent yields despite season-ending rains, but the wet weather, coupled with fungal diseases, impacted grain quality â an issue that could become problematic next year if not properly managed.
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Candace Pollock |
Pat Lipps |
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04/23/2009 |
Tap into the Local Foods Movement with a Farmers' Market |
PIKETON, Ohio -- With the current economy driving increased interest in local foods, more communities are looking to either start a farmers' market or expand an existing one as a way of fulfilling consumer demands. |
Candace Pollock |
Christie Welch |
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07/26/2002 |
Media Advisory: Ohio State Cancer Researcher to Speak at Berry Tour |
URBANA, Ohio - An Ohio State University cancer researcher, who is receiving national attention for his work on cancer prevention through berry consumption, will be on hand at an Ohio State-sponsored berry tour to discuss his research and the important role agricultural production plays in human health. |
Candace Pollock |
Sandy Kuhn |
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05/04/2005 |
No Worries About Wheat |
WOOSTER, Ohio — While corn growers continue to fret over potential disease issues with their crop, wheat growers are sitting pretty. |
Candace Pollock |
Pat Lipps |
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01/28/2008 |
Using Manure as Fertilizer? Learn More at the Manure Expo July 9 |
LONDON, Ohio -- Manure application may be an option for growers looking for alternatives to high-priced commercial fertilizers, and an event spearheaded by five land-grant universities in July will cover the economics and management of manure as a crop production resource. |
Candace Pollock |
Tami Combs |
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04/01/2010 |
National Speakers Headline Carbon Sequestration Symposium April 14 |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Industry stakeholders and scholars from across the nation will discuss current and emerging issues of urbanization and how to better manage environmental, ecological, social, economic and land-use inputs during a carbon sequestration symposium on April 14. |
Candace Pollock |
Rattan Lal |
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04/18/2007 |
Cold Snap May Slow Crop Pests, But Scouting Still Essential |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Farmers shouldn't count on the recent spring cold snap to stop the development of field crop insects, only to slightly slow them down. Several of these pests could potentially pose problems this growing season.
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Candace Pollock |
Ron Hammond |
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12/10/2001 |
Soybeans Shine Amid A Questionable Season |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Despite variable growing conditions across the state, this season's soybean crop produced better-than-expected yields. |
Candace Pollock |
Jim Beuerlein |
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05/11/2006 |
Get a Jump on Insects and Diseases with Diagnostic Workshop |
TOLEDO, Ohio -- The arrival of spring also marks the arrival of insects and plant diseases, and Ohio State University Extension is helping horticulture professionals prepare with a diagnostic workshop.
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Candace Pollock |
Becky McCann |
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02/24/2009 |
Crop Production Information Means Big Savings for Ohio Farmers |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio farmers and agribusiness who turn to Ohio State University Extension's Crop Observation and Recommendation Network newsletter have used the information to boost their profits -- to the tune of nearly $10 million, according to a recent OSU Extension survey.
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Candace Pollock |
Steve Prochaska |
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10/22/2002 |
Fall Sampling Helps Assess Spring Slug Populations |
WOOSTER, Ohio - For no-till growers with a history of slug problems, fall is the time to sample fields to help determine spring populations.
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Candace Pollock |
Ron Hammond |
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02/08/2005 |
Soybean Rust Next to Impossible to Predict |
WOOSTER, Ohio — With soybean rust now confirmed in eight southern states, the question on most minds is will the disease strike Ohio, and if so, when? |
Candace Pollock |
Anne Dorrance |
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11/01/2007 |
Follow the Rules When Planting Transgenic Corn |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- As the number of Ohio growers planting transgenic corn hybrids increases, Ohio State University Extension entomologists are reiterating the importance of following required Insect Resistant Management (IRM) guidelines.
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Candace Pollock |
Ron Hammond |
