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02/23/2012 |
Ohio State Expert: Late Planting Can Still Result in Strong Yields if Corn Growers Make Adjustments |
ADA, Ohio – While late planting concerns may cause some growers to reconsider planting corn, an Ohio State University Extension specialist says producers may not have to fear lower yields when planting late if they make some adjustments and still manage the late-planted corn as effectively as they manage early planted corn.
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Tracy Turner |
Peter Thomison |
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02/23/2012 |
Innovative Approaches to Managing Drainage Ditches Can Save Growers Time, Money and Better Benefit Waterways, Ohio State Experts Say |
ADA, Ohio – Innovative approaches to ditch management could save Ohio crop growers time and money while at the same time reducing the flow of phosphorus and nitrogen through ditches that eventually end up in stream water, rivers and ultimately in Lake Erie and beyond, Ohio State University experts said.
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Tracy Turner |
Khandakar Rafiq Islam, Jonathan D Witter |
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11/26/2012 |
OSU Extension, NRC to Discuss Forages and Pasture Management at 3-Day Grazing School |
JACKSON, Ohio – Farmers and producers interested in learning more about how to improve forage and pasture management after a drought, including an in-depth look at fence and livestock watering systems, can participate in a discussion of the issues by experts from Ohio State University Extension and the Natural Resources Conservation Service during a Grazing School Dec. 4, 6 and 8 at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center’s (OARDC) Jackson Agricultural Research Station.
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Tracy Turner |
Kenny Wells |
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12/27/2012 |
OSU Extension to Offer Beef Feedlot School in January, February |
BUCYRUS, Ohio -- Farmers and producers interested in learning more about beef feedlot nutrition and maximizing profits can participate in a discussion of the issues by experts from Ohio State University Extension during a Beef Feedlot School Jan. 30 and Feb. 13, 20 and 27, 2013, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Crawford County Fairgrounds youth building, 610 Whetstone St. in Bucyrus.
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Tracy Turner |
Jason Hartschuh |
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07/05/2012 |
Alfalfa Can Weather Drought, but Growers May Find Lower Production as Extreme Weather Lingers |
WOOSTER, Ohio – Ohio growers may find that although alfalfa can weather the current extreme heat and drought conditions from a quality standpoint, there will be less alfalfa overall because of the lack of moisture the region continues to experience, an Ohio State University Extension educator said.
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Tracy Turner |
Rory Lewandowski |
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11/21/2012 |
Post 2012 Election: Farm Bill and the Fiscal Cliff |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – With the election of 2012 over, it may be a good thing that the forthcoming debate over the so-called fiscal cliff of automatic budget cuts and tax increases coincides with the ongoing debate over the farm bill, an Ohio State University farm policy expert said.
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Tracy Turner |
Carl Zulauf |
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07/31/2012 |
Farm Science Review Turns 50 |
LONDON, Ohio – As Farm Science Review celebrates its 50th year, organizers say that despite the many changes that have occurred in agriculture during that time, one thing has remained the same -- Ohio’s premiere agricultural event is still dedicated to ensuring the best agricultural research, resources, information and access for farmers.
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Tracy Turner |
Chuck Gamble |
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04/18/2012 |
2012 Ohio Field Crop Enterprise Budgets Can Help Farmers Streamline Farming Decisions |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Plant crops or raise livestock? If planting, should you go with corn, soybeans, wheat or maybe hay?
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Tracy Turner |
Barry Ward, Dianne Shoemaker |
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12/27/2012 |
OSU Extension: Producers May Need to Supplement Feed to Ensure Successful and Productive Calving Season |
PIKETON, Ohio – Producers who want to assure a healthy, productive calving season may want to consider testing their forage supplies to ensure the feed is of high nutritional value, an Ohio State University Extension beef expert said.
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Tracy Turner |
John Grimes |
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10/16/2012 |
OSU Extension: Producers Looking to Increase Calf Crop Value Could Turn to Surrogacy |
PIKETON, Ohio – Looking for a new way to add value to your calf crop? Try raising someone else’s calves instead of your own, an Ohio State University Extension beef expert said.
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Tracy Turner |
John Grimes |
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07/05/2012 |
OSU Extension Offers Livestock Mortality Composting Certification Course |
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – Livestock producers looking to learn ways to deal with livestock mortality can earn livestock mortality composting certification in a course offered by an Ohio State University Extension educator.
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Tracy Turner |
Chris Bruynis |
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11/21/2012 |
Ohio State to Host Statewide Farm to School Conference March 2013 |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – More than 250 farmers, producers, educators, school food service professionals, business leaders and Ohio State University Extension experts are expected to attend a statewide conference on the Farm to School program, with a goal to continue to get more fresh, locally grown and produced foods into more school cafeterias.
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Tracy Turner |
Julie Fox |
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05/02/2012 |
Some Corn Growers Considering Replanting: Is It Worthwhile? |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The cold temperatures experienced in Ohio in the last week of April have some corn growers concerned about adverse effects on the crop and thinking about whether to replant their fields, according to an Ohio State University Extension specialist.
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Tracy Turner |
Peter Thomison |
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12/15/2014 |
OSU Experts to Discuss Farm Bill and What the Drought of 2012 Means for Farm Policy |
LONDON, Ohio – With the current farm bill set to expire Sept. 30, farmers, who are already dealing with the effects of the worst drought in 50 years, want to know how soon a new bill could be passed and what it will mean for their bottom line, Ohio State University Extension economist Matt Roberts said.
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Tracy Turner |
Matt Roberts |
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04/17/2012 |
Ohio State University experts research new, innovative, sustainable ways to manage pests |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Scientists at Ohio State University are in the midst of a multi-year research project looking to find ways to help growers, producers, consumers, and just about any Ohioan who has a problem with pests, find sustainable and ecological ways to manage them.
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Tracy Turner |
Joe Kovach |
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05/02/2012 |
Grain Rescue Simulator to Help Educate About the Hazards of Flowing Grain |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A group of Ohio State University students in conjunction with Ohio State University Extension are working to design Ohio's first Grain Rescue Simulator trailer, which will be used to train first responders, grain industry employees and farm families about the hazards of flowing grain.
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Tracy Turner |
Dee Jepsen |
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07/26/2012 |
Drought Causing Severe Threat from Twospotted Spider Mite on Ohio Soybeans |
WOOSTER, Ohio – The severe and prolonged extreme heat and rainfall shortages that have led to moderate and severe drought conditions across Ohio have also led to reports of the twospotted spider mite, a dangerous pest that can cause severe damage to soybeans, including the death of the entire plant, an Ohio State University Extension entomologist said.
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Tracy Turner |
Ron Hammond |
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04/17/2012 |
FDA’s Call to Lessen Use of Antibiotics in Livestock Could Increase Consumer Confidence but Could Also Hurt Producers |
PIKETON, Ohio – The new rules proposed last week by the Food and Drug Administration to limit the use of antibiotics in livestock to reduce the risk of meat contaminated with drug-resistant bacteria will likely increase consumer confidence in the foods they eat, but will also likely cause additional strain to producers in the form of more work and potentially lower profits, an Ohio State University Extension expert said.
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Tracy Turner |
John Grimes |
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05/02/2012 |
OSU Extension Expert: Proposed Farm Safety Rule Withdrawn, But Training for Teens Still Needed |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The move last week by the U.S. Department of Labor to withdraw proposed rules that would have banned children younger than 16 from using most power-driven farm equipment without first taking a training course means that farm families won’t have to take on new requirements for their children to work on the farm, but previous legislation still requires young workers to have some training when working on a farm, said Ohio State University Extension's state safety leader.
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Tracy Turner |
Dee Jepsen |
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10/11/2012 |
Ohio Apple Crop: Smaller but More Flavorful |
WOOSTER, Ohio – Consumers may find that while the apple pickings in Ohio may be slimmer this year, the apple crop’s overall quality will be more flavorful, an Ohio State University Extension expert said.
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Tracy Turner |
Diane Miller |
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07/25/2012 |
OSU Extension Offers Dairy Forum, Open House Aug. 8-10 |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Dairy nutritionists, industry professionals, producers and anyone who wants to learn the latest research on Jersey cattle, milk production and developing a Jersey branded beef program can get tips from the experts during a Dairy Educational Forum and Open House at the Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center, 2201 Fred Taylor Drive, on Ohio State University's campus.
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Tracy Turner |
Maurice Eastridge |
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06/29/2012 |
Agritourism Workshop Promotes Preparedness, Emergency Management |
PIKETON, Ohio – Farmers, producers, business owners and anyone who operates farm markets, pick-your-own operations, wineries, farmers markets or festivals will have the opportunity to learn how to prepare for and handle an emergency and minimize risks that may arise when the public is invited onto the farm, during an agritourism workshop and tour offered by members of Ohio State University Extension’s Sustainable Agriculture Team.
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Tracy Turner |
Julie Moose |
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12/20/2012 |
High Tunnel Workshop Offers Farmers Options to Increase Profits |
PIKETON, Ohio – Are you a specialty fruit or vegetable crop producer looking to gain a better understanding of how to use high tunnels to boost on-farm profits? Now you have the opportunity to attend a joint Ohio State University Extension and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) workshop on this topic, Feb. 8, 2013.
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Tracy Turner |
Gary Gao |
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05/31/2012 |
Wheat Growers Advised to Scout for Stripe Rust; Still Time to Apply Fungicide |
WOOSTER, Ohio – While most wheat statewide is at the early grain fill stage of development, growers should still scout carefully for stripe rust, as some farmers have reported finding the disease in their fields, according to an Ohio State University Extension wheat researcher.
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Tracy Turner |
Pierce Paul |
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03/16/2012 |
Ohio Corn Performance Test Sampled for Nematodes |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Amid growing questions of nematodes’ effect on corn yields in Ohio, a recent sampling in the 2011 Ohio Corn Performance Test locations found no visible evidence of nematode injury, an Ohio State University Extension specialist said.
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Tracy Turner |
Peter Thomison |
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07/20/2012 |
OSU Extension Offers Resources and Information to Manage Drought as Conditions Intensify Statewide |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – As the drought of 2012 continues to intensify statewide, Ohio State University Extension experts have developed two websites dedicated to helping farmers, producers and consumers find ways to deal with the dry conditions and extreme heat.
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Tracy Turner |
Harold Watters, Don Breece, Jeff Rogers |
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05/31/2012 |
New Video Series offers Livestock Farmers Access to Grazing School |
MT. GILEAD, Ohio – A new series of videos produced by Ohio State University Educators offers livestock producers detailed information on a wide variety of grazing management techniques including setting up grazing systems, conservation practices and plant management taught by OSU Extension livestock and forage experts.
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Tracy Turner |
Jeff McCutcheon |
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03/16/2012 |
SARE Grants Millions to Fund Sustainable Agriculture Research at Ohio State |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State University Extension researchers have garnered some $2.8 million in grant funding over the last 23 years to advance sustainable agriculture issues in Ohio as part of an effort to benefit farmers, farm families and Ohioans statewide, according to a pair of OSU Extension educators.
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Tracy Turner |
Mike Hogan, Alan Sundermeier |
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07/20/2012 |
OSU Extension Offers Tractor Safety Training Course |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Educators and volunteers interested in learning about teaching tractor and machinery certification to teens can do so at a workshop offered by Ohio State University Extension July 25.
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Tracy Turner |
Dee Jepsen |
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05/31/2012 |
Asiatic Garden Beetle Causing Damage to Ohio Corn |
WOOSTER, Ohio – A relatively new pest to Ohio field crops is causing concern for some northern Ohio farmers, an Ohio State University Extension entomologist said.
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Tracy Turner |
Ron Hammond |
