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06/15/2007 |
Dry Weather Could Aggravate Insect Damage on Crops |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Pest pressure on Ohio field crops is not unusual, but with this season's abnormally dry conditions, any extensive feeding injury could put stressed plants in further jeopardy.
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Candace Pollock |
Ron Hammond |
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03/12/2008 |
Media Advisory: Governor Strickland to Attend March 18 MarketMaker Event |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio farmers and other food producers who sell their agricultural products directly to consumers or other businesses will soon have access to a new Web site that will help them find potential buyers for their products. |
Candace Pollock |
Julie Fox |
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01/06/2009 |
Learn About Blueberry Production at OPGMA Congress |
PIKETON, Ohio -- With its wide variety of uses and its anti-cancer properties, the blueberry has been growing in popularity in Ohio, with production increasing 32 percent since 1997, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Growers interested in cashing in on this small fruit crop can learn what it takes to commercially produce and sell blueberries during the Ohio Produce Growers and Marketers Association Congress. |
Candace Pollock |
Maurus Brown |
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10/09/2009 |
Phomopsis Seed Rot Showing Up in Ohio Soybeans |
WOOSTER, Ohio – Phomopsis seed decay is now showing up in some soybean fields in Ohio. The disease, which causes cracked, shriveled, moldy seed, impacts yield and reduces seed quality and grade. |
Candace Pollock |
Anne Dorrance |
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11/23/2009 |
OSU South Centers Small Business Development Center Awarded for Excellence |
PIKETON, Ohio – The Ohio State University South Centers at Piketon Small Business Development Center has been named the 2009 Best Center in Ohio for its excellence in assisting new and existing small businesses throughout Appalachia Ohio.
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Candace Pollock |
Brad Bapst, Ryan Mapes |
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08/31/2010 |
Biomass and Cover Crops Showcased at Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio – From poplar and willow trees to sweet sorghum and switchgrass, visitors to Ohio State University's Farm Science Review can learn more about the potential for producing bioenergy crops in Ohio. |
Candace Pollock |
Harold Watters |
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10/26/2004 |
Tax Workshops Focus on Law Issues/Changes |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Tax season is fast approaching and individuals who prepare and file tax returns for individuals, small business and farmers have the opportunity to attend several Ohio State University Extension-sponsored tax preparation workshops this winter.
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Candace Pollock |
Claudio Pasian, Warren Lee |
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08/15/2001 |
Garden Open House Features New Plants/Landscape Techniques |
LONDON, Ohio - From deer-resistant landscaping to an area featuring five methods of growing tomatoes, several new additions are being featured at Utzinger Memorial Garden, located at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center near London.
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Candace Pollock |
Marianne Riofrio |
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02/14/2005 |
New Blackberry Varieties Can Overcome Winter |
PIKETON, Ohio — New blackberry varieties are now available to Ohio fruit growers that erase the production limitation associated with crop overwintering. |
Candace Pollock |
Shawn Wright |
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02/09/2006 |
Forage Options Increasing for Frost Seeding |
ATHENS, Ohio -- Lespedeza, a drought-tolerant annual legume, is receiving attention throughout parts of Ohio as an alternative forage species to frost seed for pasture renovation.
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Candace Pollock |
Rory Lewandowski |
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04/03/2007 |
Iceland President Focuses on Green Energy During Ohio State Visit |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The country of Iceland is looking to transform itself into a living laboratory in the battle against climate change, and is partnering with Ohio State University to launch programs in soil conservation, carbon sequestration and other green energy initiatives. |
Candace Pollock |
Rattan Lal |
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12/27/2007 |
Ohio Producers: Reach Your Customers with MarketMaker |
PIKETON, Ohio -- Ohio is joining a nationwide Web-based business program that connects agricultural markets to the clients they serve, whether locally or across state lines. |
Candace Pollock |
Julie Fox |
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09/30/2008 |
OSU South Centers Lands Grant to Assist Farmers' Markets |
PIKETON, Ohio -- Ohio farmers' markets and their vendors looking to boost their marketing efforts in providing fresh, local foods to consumers will receive assistance through a new Ohio State University Extension program. |
Candace Pollock |
Christie Welch |
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07/30/2009 |
Ohio Soybeans Behind But the Stage is Set for Good Yields |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Like corn, Ohio's soybean crop may be a bit behind on development due to cooler-than-normal weather, but the stage is set for potentially good yields. |
Candace Pollock |
Jim Beuerlein |
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07/06/2010 |
Guide Helps Growers Manage Soybean Cyst Nematode |
WOOSTER, Ohio – Soybean cyst nematode (SCN), a destructive pest of soybeans, can be found in nearly every county in Ohio. A farmer may have it and not know it, and for those who know their fields are infested, proper management is crucial. In either situation, producers can look to the Soybean Cyst Nematode Management Guide for assistance.
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Candace Pollock |
Anne Dorrance |
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07/15/2004 |
Farm Focus in 30th Year |
VAN WERT, Ohio — Two days of agricultural and horticultural workshops, educational sessions, wagon tours of research plots, equipment demonstrations and farm collectibles toy shows are ushering in the 30th anniversary of Ohio State University's Farm Focus — northwest Ohio's premiere farm show.
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Candace Pollock |
Gary Prill |
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05/02/2001 |
Take Steps to Control Ornamental Plant Diseases |
WOOSTER, Ohio - Homeowners and garden professionals should be taking steps now to control several ornamental plant diseases that can be problematic during wet spring weather, recommends an Ohio State University Extension agent. |
Candace Pollock |
Jim Chatfield |
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03/26/2002 |
Raspberry Cultivars Vary in Nutrient/Cancer-Fighting Components |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Red raspberry cultivars have been found to contain varying levels of nutrient components and antioxidants, opening the doors to grow and market fruits that pack the healthiest punch. |
Candace Pollock |
Dick Funt |
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11/09/2005 |
Store Now, Sell Later for the Best Grain Profits |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Stockpiling rather than selling appears to be the growing trend for grain producers looking to get the best deal from their corn crop.
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Candace Pollock |
Matt Roberts |
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12/04/2006 |
Direct Marketing Conference to Highlight Trends, Profits |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio ranks in the top five nationally for direct farm sales, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and a direct marketing conference taking place in January is designed to keep Ohio farmers at the top when it comes to exploring trend opportunities, reaching new markets, and improving their bottom line.
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Candace Pollock |
Julie Fox |
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10/18/2007 |
SCN Management Begins with Fall Sampling |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Fall is here and the time is near to soil sample for soybean cyst nematode (SCN). |
Candace Pollock |
Dennis Mills |
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07/31/2008 |
Farm Science Review: Sharing the Garden with Bees and Their Imitators |
LONDON, Ohio -- The bee is revered and feared in the gardening world. Nature's pollinator can help create beauty, but dampen the spirits of those enjoying flowers who misinterpret its intended visit. But not all bees are out to sting, and sometimes insects visiting a garden are not bees at all. Barbara Bloetscher, an Ohio State University Extension entomologist, will share the love of bees and their harmless imitators at this year's Farm Science Review.
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Candace Pollock |
Barb Bloetscher |
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05/22/2009 |
Learn More About the Aquaculture Industry at OSU South Centers Aquaculture Field Day |
PIKETON, Ohio -- Ohio State University's South Centers at Piketon, located off State Route 32 in Pike County, may not look like the ideal place for lake sturgeon, largemouth bass and blue gill. But it's full of surprises. The facility boasts the only fish genetics lab in the Midwest and is the cornerstone of research and education for Ohio's $6 million aquaculture industry. |
Candace Pollock |
Laura Tiu |
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05/05/2010 |
Survey to Explore Farmers' Risk Management Approaches |
WOOSTER, Ohio – Using foliar fungicides on corn in the absence of diseases to potentially improve plant health and protect yield is just one new production management approach of many growers across the Midwest, but the risk impacts are not yet well documented. |
Candace Pollock |
Pierce Paul |
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07/03/2002 |
Ohio Raspberries in Short Supply This Season |
PIKETON, Ohio - Berry lovers who've waited all year for the sweet, juicy goodness of red and black raspberries should head out to their local farmers' markets and pick-your-own operations as early in the season as possible. |
Candace Pollock |
Sandy Kuhn |
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01/15/2002 |
Benefits of Organic Mulching Extend Below the Soil Surface |
WOOSTER, Ohio - The impact of organic mulches on soil nutrient content and plant health may extend deeper than just the topsoil.
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Candace Pollock |
Dan Herms |
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08/11/2005 |
Food Safety Workshops Target Ohio's Hispanic Workforce |
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — Ohio State University Extension is offering bilingual training of proper on-farm food handling techniques to mainly aid employers and the growing number of Hispanic workers entering Ohio's workforce.
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Candace Pollock |
Francisco Espinoza |
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09/05/2006 |
Early Bird Economic Outlook for Early Risers at FSR |
LONDON, Ohio -- Early risers looking for the scoop on economic, business or policy issues will have the opportunity to check out new sessions at Ohio State University's Farm Science Review that kick off when the gates open.
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Candace Pollock |
Matt Roberts, Stan Ernst |
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08/15/2007 |
Millin', Chillin', and Grillin' Returns to Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio -- Music, food, and a little rest and relaxation will be the order of each day at Utzinger Garden during at Ohio State University's Farm Science Review. |
Candace Pollock |
Pam Bennett |
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05/12/2008 |
Yields Inconsistent with Fungicide-Treated Corn Plots, Study Finds |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- The jury is still out on the effectiveness and feasibility of using fungicides on corn, in the absence of diseases, to boost yields, and plant pathologists continue to recommend their use in an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach to dealing with foliar diseases. |
Candace Pollock |
Pierce Paul |
