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05/07/2002 |
Biotechnology Consortium Seeks to Improve Ohio's Agricultural Industries |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - In recent years, biotechnology has largely been associated with genetically modified organisms (GMOs), genetically engineered organisms (GEOs), or some other form of cross breeding or genetic alteration. |
Candace Pollock |
Terry Graham |
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03/06/2002 |
Nematode Species Effective Biological Control of Slugs |
WOOSTER, Ohio - A common European nematode has been found to be an effective parasite of grey garden slugs, and Ohio State University researchers are hoping to find the species in the United States or Canada for use as a biological control. |
Candace Pollock |
Parwinder Grewal |
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10/05/2005 |
For the Most Out of Soybeans, Don't Sit on Harvest |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — If there's one thing soybean growers can do to get the most out of their drought-stressed crop, it's harvest as soon as the beans reach optimum moisture levels.
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Candace Pollock |
Jim Beuerlein |
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11/02/2006 |
OSU Nursery Short Course Changes to Benefit CENTS Attendees |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Ohio State University Nursery Short Course, held in conjunction with the Central Environmental Nursery Trade Show (CENTS), is changing its hours and schedule format for the 2007 event, so attendees can enjoy both programs free of conflicts. |
Candace Pollock |
Hannah Mathers |
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10/01/2007 |
Corn Stover Removal Decreases Soil Carbon, Impacts Crop |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Removing corn stover for use in ethanol production decreases the amount of carbon stored in the soil, and has an adverse impact on overall soil fertility and crop development, according to Ohio State University research.
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Candace Pollock |
Humberto Blanco |
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06/30/2008 |
$5 Million Third Frontier Grant to Advance Granule Technology |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The performance of a liquid combined with the convenience of a capsule is the focus of a $5 million three-year Third Frontier Grant exploring advanced granule technologies that address the economic, health and environmental concerns of the turfgrass, horticulture and agricultural industries.
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Candace Pollock |
Steve Slack, Denny Hall, Stephen Myers, Debra Crow |
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04/23/2009 |
Diagnose Woody Plant Pests and Diseases at Plant Diagnostic Academy |
DAYTON, Ohio -- Diagnosing pest and disease problems of woody plants isn't always a simple matter, but an Ohio State University Extension program will be held in May that is designed to make the process a bit easier.
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Candace Pollock |
Kathy Smith |
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03/05/2010 |
Take Steps to Reduce Compaction Before Spring Planting |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – With a late harvest, a wet fall and slow-melting snow, Ohio farmers may be facing more compaction issues than usual this spring. |
Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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11/01/2010 |
Ohio Participates in National Pilot Program to Build Rural Economies |
NELSONVILLE, Ohio – Ohio is participating in a national pilot program to strengthen rural areas in the hopes of improving economic development and creating new jobs. |
Candace Pollock |
Becky Nesbitt |
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07/18/2002 |
Follow Label When Using Feed Additive on Show Pigs |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - A change in Ohio's exhibition livestock laws now allows producers to legally use an FDA-approved feed additive in their show pigs.
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Candace Pollock |
Gary Bowman, Steve Moeller |
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07/16/2002 |
Agronomy Newsletter Worth Millions to Ohio Farmers |
BUCYRUS, Ohio - Ohio farmers and agri-businesses saved over $11.2 million last year in reduced pesticide and herbicide costs and increased crop production with the help of C.O.R.N. |
Candace Pollock |
Steve Prochaska |
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12/10/2001 |
Fields Should Be Tested For Soybean Cyst Nematode |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Soybean growers should be testing soil samples to determine the presence of soybean cyst nematode, a small round worm that can cause severe yield losses.
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Candace Pollock |
Mac Riedel |
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07/15/2005 |
Open House to Showcase Chadwick Arboretum |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — On Ohio State University's College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) campus sits a hidden gem of color and beauty splashed across landscapes of horticulture design.
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Candace Pollock |
Claudio Pasian, Kathy Burkholder, Mary Maloney |
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08/11/2006 |
Bad News for Growers: Too Much Wheat Means Low Prices |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice, there is. For Ohio wheat growers, this "Yogism" could not be closer to the truth.
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Candace Pollock |
Matt Roberts |
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08/03/2007 |
Corn Production Focus of FSR Certified Crop Advisors Program |
LONDON, Ohio -- Between this year's drought and the demand for ethanol, growing and managing corn has been a challenge for growers. From balancing nutrients to managing disease, corn production will be the topic of discussion at the Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) College being held at Ohio State University's Farm Science Review.
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Candace Pollock |
Harold Watters |
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04/28/2008 |
Carbon Storage in No-Till Varies with Soil Type/Depth |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- No-till production is widely considered an appropriate crop production system for sequestering carbon -- the process of storing carbon in plants and the soil so that the buildup of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is reduced or slowed. But the extent of its benefits depends on soil type and soil depth, Ohio State University soil scientists have discovered. |
Candace Pollock |
Humberto Blanco |
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03/03/2009 |
Economists to Offer Insight into the Economic Crisis During Live Webcast |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- As the world financial crisis deepens and the economic downtown continues, Ohio State University Extension economists will offer insight on policy decisions, U.S. international relations and rural/urban economies during a live Webcast on March 17.
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Candace Pollock |
Stan Ernst |
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12/14/2009 |
OSU Aquaculturists Exploring Soybeans as Alternative FishFood |
PIKETON, Ohio – A new project that links Ohio's No. 1 fish species with a key field crop could lead to greater sustainability of the state's aquaculture industry while developing new, local agricultural markets. |
Candace Pollock |
Han-Ping Wang |
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09/09/2010 |
Stay Safe on an ATV or UTV. Get Tips at Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio – Utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) are becoming more popular on the farm as the ideal workhorse vehicle, from hauling feed, to fixing fence lines, to spot spraying. But safety remains the name of the game for those operating and those going along for the ride. |
Candace Pollock |
Dee Jepsen |
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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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10/01/2002 |
Heat/Diseases Blamed For Drop In Pumpkin Yields |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Microdochium blight, a little-known fungal disease that cosmetically destroys pumpkins, is rearing its ugly head again this year throughout parts of Ohio. |
Candace Pollock |
Mac Riedel |
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09/12/2001 |
Best Time to Harvest Corn a Guessing Game |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - From too much rain to not enough, to threatening diseases, uneven fields and early season cold injury, the performance of Ohio's corn crop has remained an uncertainty for growers all season. |
Candace Pollock |
Peter Thomison |
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04/26/2005 |
Don't Wait to Control Marestail |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Marestail (horseweed), a prevalent weed throughout Ohio crop fields, has reached its stage of development where herbicide treatments become less effective, especially in no-till fields.
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Candace Pollock |
Jeff Stachler |
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04/17/2006 |
Transgenic Corn Production Slowly Increasing in Ohio |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Of all the major corn-producing states in the country, Ohio ranks last in adopting biotechnology varieties, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture survey. But with high-yielding hybrids and seed package incentives, the shift to transgenic corn production may be accelerating. |
Candace Pollock |
Peter Thomison |
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05/23/2007 |
A Peek into the World Beneath Our Feet |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- There's more to soil than just dirt. |
Candace Pollock |
Brian McSpadden Gardener |
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02/18/2008 |
On-Farm Savings Not Hard to Come By, If You Know Where to Look |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Farmers don't have to wait for "green" technologies or other advanced energy conservation techniques to conserve fuel and save money on their farm. |
Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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11/25/2008 |
OSU Extension to Offer Grain Marketing Course |
NEWARK, Ohio -- To help agribusinesses and producers make more sound grain marketing decisions and more thorough production, marketing and financial plans, Ohio State University Extension, in conjunction with the OSU-Newark Campus, is offering an 11-week course on agricultural futures and options.
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Candace Pollock |
Dean Baldwin, Howard Siegrist |
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09/09/2009 |
Learn How to Manage the Silent Robber of Soybean Yields at FSR |
LONDON, Ohio -- Pests of both the rare and the familiar will be part of the C. Wayne Ellett Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic activities during Ohio State University's Farm Science Review. |
Candace Pollock |
Nancy Taylor |
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07/15/2010 |
Learn More about Rain Gardens at Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio – Gardens do more than beautify an area, instill a love for plants, and provide food and shelter for wildlife. They can also be a source of environmental conservation.
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Candace Pollock |
Mindy Bankey |
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03/27/2003 |
Agriculture Attractive But Not So Convenient Terrorist Target |
COLUMBUS, Ohio â U.S. agriculture may be an attractive target for terrorist groups, but the systemâs structure makes it difficult to generate the type of one-time damage seen in the World Trade Center attack.
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Candace Pollock |
Luther Tweeten |
