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08/05/2009 |
Now's the Time to Scout for Soybean Cyst Nematode |
WOOSTER, Ohio – A soybean plant seemingly suffering from nutrient deficiencies, diseases, herbicide injury or development issues due to compaction could be the victim of another more serious culprit: soybean cyst nematode. |
Candace Pollock |
Dennis Mills |
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07/14/2006 |
Ohio State Soil Scientist Receives Prestigious Award |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A world-renowned Ohio State University soil scientist has received a prestigious World Congress of Soil Science award, an honor bestowed upon recipients once every four years in conjunction with the World Congress of Soil Science conference. |
Candace Pollock |
Rattan Lal |
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07/12/2007 |
Assess Corn for Rootworm Injury |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Like other insects and plant pests, Western corn rootworm is making an early appearance in Ohio due to hot, dry conditions -- prompting field scouting for feeding injury. |
Candace Pollock |
Ron Hammond |
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04/11/2002 |
Fall Pansies One of the First Plants to Usher in Spring |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - In several garden plots on the Ohio State University agricultural campus, a splash of vibrant colors - blue, violet, white, yellow, red - stand out among the gray of bare trees and shrubs.
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Candace Pollock |
Claudio Pasian, Monica Kmetz-Gonzalez |
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04/02/2010 |
Ohio Wheat Greening Up and It Looks Promising |
WOOSTER, Ohio – Wheat is beginning to "green up" across Ohio, and the crop – despite a late planting in some areas – looks promising. |
Candace Pollock |
Pierce Paul |
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03/28/2008 |
Media Advisory: Meeting Features Arsenal of Educational Tools in Insect, Disease Fight |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Keeping an eye on recurring crop insects and diseases while getting a good bead on new ones is a task entomologists, plant pathologists and other experts tirelessly advocate that farmers should never back off of. |
Candace Pollock |
Nancy Taylor |
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07/14/2005 |
Vinegar Makes Good Organic Herbicide |
PIKETON, Ohio — A common food product, famous for its smorgasbord of uses in everything from the home to health to lawn care, has been found to be an effective herbicide in vegetable and high-value fruit production. |
Candace Pollock |
Rafiq Islam |
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08/30/2004 |
International Relations Bringing Agribusiness Skills to Africa |
PIKETON, Ohio — Ohio State University South Centers at Piketon, in conjunction with Ohio State's International Programs in Agriculture, is teaming up with a university in east Africa to bring agribusiness skills to its country's residents.
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Candace Pollock |
Tom Worley, Mark Erbaugh |
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06/05/2009 |
Black Spot of Roses Can Be a Challenge, Even for the Experienced Rose Grower |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Roses are one of the more popular flowering shrubs grown in Ohio, but they can be plagued by a number of diseases that will rob plants of their vigor and beauty. One of the more persistent diseases now making an appearance is black spot.
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Candace Pollock |
Nancy Taylor |
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05/14/2007 |
Worried About Fuel Prices? Grow Cover Crops for Fertilizer Needs |
PIKETON, Ohio -- Cover crops, if planted at the right time and used with the proper crop rotation, can be biomass workhorses. |
Candace Pollock |
Rafiq Islam |
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06/27/2001 |
Learn Your Bugs: Beneficial Insects Can Help Control Garden Pests |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Garden lovers looking for a more natural way to control ornamental pests other than using insecticides may have to look no farther than their own backyard. |
Candace Pollock |
Barb Bloetscher |
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12/20/2004 |
Mulch Options Exist for Tomato Growers |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — It's easy to recognize the benefits mulches afford vegetable crops, but the challenge lies in choosing which mulch performs the best and doesn't lighten the wallet. |
Candace Pollock |
Elaine Grassbaugh |
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01/25/2010 |
Workshop to Aid Producers in Managing Crop Risk |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Changes in farm legislation, expansion of new technologies such as biofuels, and volatile shifts in crop prices have driven many producers to change the way they manage crop production and risk. |
Candace Pollock |
Dean Baldwin |
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01/10/2008 |
OSU Extension Offers Fact Sheets on Estate Planning |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State University Extension has developed a series of fact sheets to aid individuals in understanding the basic concepts of estate planning and the process of developing an estate plan. |
Candace Pollock |
Jim Skeeles |
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09/20/2010 |
First Grain Bin Rescue Tube for Public Use Donated to Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio – Rescue tubes are a necessary piece of emergency equipment when rescuing someone in an on-farm grain bin accident. The first grain rescue tube developed for public use 28 years ago will be donated to Farm Science Review during a special ceremony on Sept. 21 during the show.
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Candace Pollock |
Bernie Scott |
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04/21/2005 |
Soybean Aphids Now Overwinter in Ohio |
WOOSTER, Ohio — The soybean aphid, a pest known to invade Ohio soybean fields each year from the north, has now been found to overwinter in the state. |
Candace Pollock |
Ron Hammond |
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04/14/2006 |
Scout Fields Now for Alfalfa Weevil |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Scouting for field crop insects is not just left to corn and soybean growers. Now is the time for alfalfa producers to begin scouting their fields for alfalfa weevil, an insect that can cause severe defoliation if left unchecked.
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Candace Pollock |
Ron Hammond |
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04/01/2009 |
CFAES International Office Tackling Tough Issues |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- One of the oldest international offices at Ohio State University, which was recently honored as International Organization of the Year by the Columbus Council on World Affairs, tackles some of today's most pressing global issues. |
Candace Pollock |
Mark Erbaugh |
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05/29/2002 |
Increased Farm Bill Funding Means More Conservation Results |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - With a 10 percent increase in funding over the 1996 Farm Bill, introduction of new programs and 21 percent of the 2002 Farm Bill's budget devoted to conservation, improvements to water quality, wildlife habitats and the environment appears to be increasing in importance.
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Candace Pollock |
Brent Sohngen |
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01/18/2007 |
Learn More About Aquaculture at Ohio Aquaculture Association Conference |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Recirculating aquaculture, fish health and pond fertilization workshops will highlight the 2007 Ohio Aquaculture Association's annual meeting and conference Feb. 9 at University Plaza Hotel in Columbus, OH. |
Candace Pollock |
Geoff Wallat |
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02/12/2002 |
Organic Mulches May Boost Transition from Plowed Land to No-Till |
WOOSTER, Ohio - Farmers looking to convert their plowed land to no-till may be able to control disease pressure and improve soil fertility by spreading organic mulches such as animal manures and composts. |
Candace Pollock |
Warren Dick |
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10/09/2009 |
Killing Frost, Cooler Fall Temperatures Impacting Corn Harvest |
OLUMBUS, Ohio – A recent killing frost in some parts of Ohio may have impacted the corn crop, causing development to shut down prematurely, potentially reducing yields. |
Candace Pollock |
Peter Thomison |
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10/26/2007 |
Economics, Policy and Markets Focus of Agricultural Outlook and Policy Program |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Farm Bill, grain and biofuel markets, agricultural law and farm input costs are just some of the topics being covered during this year's Ohio State University Agricultural Outlook and Policy Program.
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Candace Pollock |
Stan Ernst |
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08/05/2010 |
Properly Manage Invasive Plant Species at Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio – Some invasive plants may look pretty and smell heavenly, but they can wipe out native plant species and can have a detrimental impact on the ecosystem if not properly managed.
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Candace Pollock |
Kathy Smith |
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08/11/2008 |
Experts to Debate Rising Food Prices at Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio -- The dynamics of the global economy and food production are shifting, and agricultural economists from Ohio State University and Purdue University will discuss the driving forces behind the change during this year's Farm Science Review.
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Candace Pollock |
Stan Ernst |
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01/09/2006 |
Training Workshop Offers Certification in Manure Handling |
MARYSVILLE, Ohio -- Manure application can be an asset for livestock producers, or a liability depending on how properly it is handled. A training workshop will be held in February for custom manure applicators interested in becoming certified or who want to learn more about manure management practices. |
Candace Pollock |
Jon Rausch |
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01/15/2009 |
Winter Raises Cold Stress Risk |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Despite cold temperatures, the activity of winter work may fuel a false sense of protection against cold weather hazards. |
Candace Pollock |
Tamela Brown |
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07/23/2002 |
Waterman Field Day Includes Facility Dedication |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Summer is nearly half over; gardeners and farmers will soon be reaping the benefits of all their hard work. The public is invited on August 8 to see the hard work that has been done at the Ohio State University Waterman Agricultural and Natural Resources Lab with a field day and open house of a new lab facility. |
Candace Pollock |
Mark Schmittgen |
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11/23/2010 |
Refine Your Ag Production Techniques/Boost Yields at Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference |
ADA, Ohio – Corn University and Soybean School will once again headline sessions of conservation tillage topics at the 2011 Ohio State University Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference. |
Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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10/23/2006 |
Using Carbon Trading to Boost Economics of Developing Countries |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State University is teaming up with the United Nations and the Chicago Climate Exchange in a unique project that could boost economic opportunities for farmers in developing countries while, at the same time, improve the environment. |
Candace Pollock |
Rattan Lal |
