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08/04/2009 |
What Does it Take to be a Farmers' Market Vendor? Find Out at Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio – There's more to being a vendor at a farmers' market than just selling the products grown on the farm. Learn what it takes to become a successful vendor at Ohio State University's Farm Science Review. |
Candace Pollock |
Christie Welch |
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12/09/2009 |
Manure Covers Could Play Role in Mitigating Global Warming |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Technology to mitigate odor and air quality concerns on livestock farms can also be used for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, while providing potential income for farmers looking to trade carbon credits. |
Candace Pollock |
Lingying Zhao |
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09/09/2010 |
Get the Latest on Current Ag Economic Topics, Trends and Hot Issues at Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio – A set of agricultural economics seminars on current topics, trends and hot issues will be a new feature offered at this year's Ohio State University Farm Science Review.
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Candace Pollock |
Stan Ernst |
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03/19/2008 |
Ohio MarketMaker Officially Launches; Resource Offers Access to Local, Fresh Foods |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Finding that local farmer who sells fresh eggs or connecting with a fellow retailer, restaurant or food processor is now just a computer click away. |
Candace Pollock |
Julie Fox |
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10/27/2006 |
Prepare Your Farm's Future with OSU Extension Planning Workshops |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Whether it's managing the day-to-day operations of a farm or looking ahead to retirement or transition, planning for the success of an agricultural business can be a complex, challenging task that many are reluctant to face. |
Candace Pollock |
David Marrison |
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10/28/2005 |
Delaying Corn Harvest Could Affect Yields |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Low grain prices, unfavorable weather and hurricane-related transportation issues have some Ohio growers dragging their feet with corn harvest. But any further delay could cause severe stalk lodging and subsequent yield losses.
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Candace Pollock |
Peter Thomison, Pierce Paul |
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05/22/2001 |
Berry Promotion Packets Available |
Piketon, Ohio -- The Ohio State University Centers at Piketon in collaboration with the Ohio State University Section of Communications and Technology are putting together press release packets for berry growers in Ohio. These packets are available to growers to help advertise their crops. |
Candace Pollock |
Sandy Kuhn |
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10/14/2002 |
Management Technique Aids in Treating Plant Problems |
CINCINNATI, Ohio - The collective onrush of insect and disease problems and environmental stresses on landscape and garden plants are not only overwhelming for the plants, but also overwhelming for those trying to manage plant health. |
Candace Pollock |
Joe Boggs |
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06/01/2009 |
OSU Extension to Offer New Crop Opportunities Workshop |
PIKETON, Ohio -- From jostaberries to winegrapes to pawpaws, new crop and on-farm diversification opportunities abound for southern Ohio farmers. An Ohio State University Extension workshop on these and other crop alternatives will be offered on June 18 at OSU South Centers at Piketon. |
Candace Pollock |
Julie Strawser |
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11/01/2004 |
Nurseries Leading the Charge in Environmental Stewardship |
GALENA, Ohio — Housing development looms just on the other side of the fences of Acorn Farms, a 24-year-old wholesale container nursery that has seen crop fields and llama farms literally transformed overnight into the bustling urbanization the area has quickly be
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Candace Pollock |
Daniel Struve, Jerry Fultz |
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07/15/2010 |
Researchers Taking Three-Pronged Approach to Flooding/Disease Impacts on Soybeans |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Farmers' hands are tied when it comes to managing soybean injury related to soil flooding and water-loving root rot diseases, but after several years of research at Ohio State University and U.S. Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service, some promising solutions are on the horizon. |
Candace Pollock |
Tara VanToai |
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01/03/2008 |
Crop Production Input Costs to Increase in 2008 |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- From seed to fertilizer, Ohio farmers can expect to pay more in input costs for corn and soybean production in 2008.
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Candace Pollock |
Barry Ward |
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10/21/2010 |
Aggressive Weed a Potential Problem for Livestock Producers |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – An aggressive perennial weed, common throughout the western United States, has found its way to Ohio overtaking pastures and hay fields and creating an undesirable feeding situation for livestock.
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Candace Pollock |
Clif Little |
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08/02/2006 |
Precision Agriculture Technology Leads FSR Field Demos |
LONDON, Ohio -- Precision agriculture technology will be the highlight of field demonstrations during Farm Science Review, Sept. 19-21 at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center in London, Ohio. |
Candace Pollock |
Nathan Watermeier |
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07/24/2007 |
Learn About Farm Financing at Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio -- The lure of rising commodity prices in the face of increasing biofuels production, coupled with high fuel and fertilizer prices, is creating on-farm financial management challenges for many Ohio growers. Ohio State University Extension economic and farm management specialists will be on hand during this year's Farm Science Review to help visitors make the most economically sound decisions. |
Candace Pollock |
Barry Ward |
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08/02/2005 |
Federal Funding May Further Wetlands Research |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Congress has its eye on Ohio State University's Olentangy River Wetland Research Park (ORWRP) to continue its research in ecological restoration, as well as to help solve a pollution problem growing in the Gulf of Mexico.
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Candace Pollock |
Bill Mitsch |
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09/30/2004 |
Soybean Yields Surprisingly High Early into Harvest |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio soybeans may turn out to be the surprise performance of the growing season. |
Candace Pollock |
Jim Beuerlein |
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03/31/2009 |
Chadwick Arboretum to Host Free Permaculture Event, April 11 |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Learn about the ecological design principles that benefit people and their environment during a free Ohio State University event on the basics of permaculture. |
Candace Pollock |
Mary Maloney |
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01/23/2002 |
Winter Wheat Acreage Down in Ohio |
WOOSTER, Ohio - Ohio's winter wheat acreage is down this year, an eight-percent drop compared to last year, according to the United States Department of Agriculture's Winter Wheat Seedings report.
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Candace Pollock |
Pat Lipps |
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05/17/2010 |
Free Workshop to Teach Ohio Businesses How to Access OSU Resources |
PIKETON, Ohio – When it comes to business development and economic progress, Ohio State University is chock-full of resources, tools, technology and expertise, and a free event on May 27 will teach Ohio businesses and entrepreneurs how to access and use what the university has to offer.
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Candace Pollock |
Ryan Mapes |
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10/22/2007 |
OSU Extension Offers Workshops on Income Tax Preparation |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State University Extension will be offering nine two-day workshops in November and December for tax practitioners on new information and changes related to preparing state and federal state returns. |
Candace Pollock |
Warren Lee |
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08/05/2008 |
New Farm Bill Option Aids Producers in Managing Crop Risk |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Amid volatile markets, high crop prices and rising input costs, a different way of managing the revenue risk associated with producing field crops is being offered through the new Farm Bill. |
Candace Pollock |
Carl Zulauf |
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05/22/2007 |
Cattle Breeder, Extension Educator Inducted in Dairy Hall of Service |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A Jersey cattle breeder and a retired Ohio State University Extension educator in dairy management have been inducted into this year's Ohio State University Department of Animal Sciences Dairy Science Hall of Service. |
Candace Pollock |
Maurice Eastridge |
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05/04/2005 |
Corn Rebounding from Cool, Wet Weather |
WOOSTER, Ohio — Early planted corn throughout Ohio is beginning to germinate and, in some cases, is already emerging above-ground, signaling that the crop may have escaped serious disease problems potentially brought about by cold, wet conditions soon after planting.
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Candace Pollock |
Pat Lipps |
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05/09/2006 |
Tips Help Corn Growers Diagnose Emergence Problems |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Corn growers are being encouraged to scout their newly planted corn fields for any emergence problems as a way of quickly identifying solutions and developing successful replant plans, if warranted. |
Candace Pollock |
Pierce Paul |
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01/12/2009 |
Ohio Soybeans Suffer in 2008 |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio's 2008 soybean crop was one of the worst for growers in several years, with yields falling below 40 bushels per acre for the first time since 2003. |
Candace Pollock |
Jim Beuerlein |
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10/30/2001 |
Old Corn Disease Causing New Concerns in Ohio |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- An old corn disease has re-emerged in Ohio fields, raising concerns of potential problems it may cause if not effectively controlled.
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Candace Pollock |
Pat Lipps |
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05/09/2002 |
Satellite Program Answers Farm Bill Questions |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Now that Congress has passed the 2002 Farm Bill, Ohio producers, agri-businesses and related agricultural and natural resources agencies may have questions regarding its content and implications. |
Candace Pollock |
Carl Zulauf |
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03/05/2010 |
New Ohio Program to Help Expand Food Producers' Businesses. First Training Session March 9 |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A national program connecting food producers to local restaurants, grocery stores and wholesale buyers is being launched in Ohio. The first training workshop takes place March 9. |
Candace Pollock |
Julie Fox |
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05/29/2008 |
Improve Soil Quality with New OSU Extension Tool |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Healthy soils means healthy plants, and a new Ohio State University Extension educational tool is now available to aid users in improving soil quality to boost crop performance.
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Candace Pollock |
Alan Sundermeier, Rafiq Islam |
