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12/10/2001 |
Soybeans Shine Amid A Questionable Season |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Despite variable growing conditions across the state, this season's soybean crop produced better-than-expected yields. |
Candace Pollock |
Jim Beuerlein |
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05/18/2009 |
Alternative Green Certification Systems Favor Ohio's Timber Industry |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The push to promote more "green" buildings to reduce the environmental impacts from their construction and use may not be adequately utilizing the nation's renewable wood products.
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Candace Pollock |
Kathy Smith, Roger Williams |
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09/06/2006 |
Media Advisory: Call Before You Cut Campaign at FSR |
LONDON, Ohio -- The Ohio Division of Forestry, along with Ohio State University Extension and Rural Action, will be holding a media event on the "Call Before You Cut" Campaign at Farm Science Review. |
Candace Pollock |
Andy Ware |
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08/23/2007 |
Precision Agriculture, From Old to New, at Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio -- Precision agriculture technology, from familiar to new equipment, will be displayed and demonstrated at this year's Farm Science Review. |
Candace Pollock |
Matt Darr |
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01/06/2006 |
Follow Guidelines When Applying Winter Manure |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Livestock producers who make winter manure applications must follow required industry guidelines to reduce any pollution risks.
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Candace Pollock |
Jon Rausch |
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10/23/2007 |
Ohio Drought Doesn't Slow Soybeans; Record Yields Possible |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Drought conditions throughout much of Ohio this season have done little to slow the performance of the soybean crop. In fact, growers could be looking at near-record yields. |
Candace Pollock |
Jim Beuerlein |
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08/06/2008 |
Pests of the Rare and the Familiar at Farm Science Review |
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 |
Barb Bloetscher |
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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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08/03/2004 |
Farm Science Review Full of Answers |
LONDON, Ohio -- Got questions about agricultural economic, business or policy issues? Ask them at Farm Science Review.
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Candace Pollock |
Stan Ernst |
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08/29/2001 |
Seed Vigor Assessment Quicker, More Accurate with New System |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - A new system that assesses seed vigor may improve the way seed companies evaluate overall seed quality and growth performance.
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Candace Pollock |
Mark Bennett, Miller McDonald |
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03/06/2009 |
Low Risk of Stewart's Disease on Corn Predicted |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- The risk of Stewart's bacterial wilt and leaf blight is predicted to be low throughout much of Ohio's corn crop this year. The disease is caused by a bacterium carried and spread by adult flea beetles.
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Candace Pollock |
Pierce Paul, Ron Hammond |
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06/07/2006 |
Ohio State, Iceland Team Up on Environmental Issues |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Iceland, a country treasured for its geological beauty, strong ties to ancient Vikings, and sophisticated cultural cities, suffers from a serious environmental problem that Ohio State University researchers, in collaboration with Icelandic institutions, are striving to address.
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Candace Pollock |
Dave Hansen, Rattan Lal |
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06/26/2007 |
Stressed Crops Tapping Hidden Soil Moisture, But Rain Still Needed |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Despite some recent showers, drought-like conditions continue across Ohio and field crops are beginning to exhibit signs of stress. At the moment, however, enough soil moisture is still available for the crops to get by.
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Candace Pollock |
Harold Watters, Peter Thomison |
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10/04/2005 |
Coal-Burning Byproduct Has Agricultural Use |
WOOSTER, Ohio — Synthetic gypsum, a byproduct of burning coal, may have use in agriculture as a fertilizer and soil amendment, according to Ohio State University researchers.
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Candace Pollock |
Warren Dick |
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06/02/2008 |
Cooler Weather Playing a Positive Role in Wheat Development |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Cool weather is slowing the development of Ohio's wheat crop, but lower-than-average temperatures are keeping diseases under control and may even result in bumper yields.
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Candace Pollock |
Pierce Paul |
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02/24/2010 |
Survey Explores Farmers' Use of Precision Agriculture Technology |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio farmers have rapidly adopted precision agriculture technology, with about 50 percent of them incorporating at least one component in their production system. But how satisfied are they with the equipment and the results?
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Candace Pollock |
Florien Diekmann, Marv Batte |
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06/11/2002 |
Wet Spring Focus of Vegetable Grower Tour |
BRADNER, Ohio - Ohio State University vegetable crop specialists are using this spring's overly wet weather to help paint a picture of effective management practices for an upcoming Vegetable Grower Tour. |
Candace Pollock |
Mac Riedel |
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07/17/2001 |
Third Annual Night Insect Walk Scheduled for July 21 |
WOOSTER, Ohio - Children who enjoy creeping, crawling animals and insects that buzz in the night will have the opportunity to get their fill during the 3rd annual Night Insect Walk being held on the grounds of the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center on July 21. |
Candace Pollock |
Brian Kunkel |
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01/14/2005 |
In-Furrow Applicator Cuts Chemical Costs in Vegetable Crops |
URBANA, Ohio — Nothing is cheap when it comes to growing high-value vegetable crops, including the chemical investment for insect and disease management. |
Candace Pollock |
Jim Jasinski |
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12/16/2008 |
Tips to Save on Heating Costs This Winter |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Saving money on winter heating costs is always desirable, but may especially be important this season as homeowners continue to struggle through an economic recession.
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Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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04/18/2007 |
Cold Snap May Slow Crop Pests, But Scouting Still Essential |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Farmers shouldn't count on the recent spring cold snap to stop the development of field crop insects, only to slightly slow them down. Several of these pests could potentially pose problems this growing season.
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Candace Pollock |
Ron Hammond |
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07/13/2005 |
Soybean Rust Infections Remain Low |
WOOSTER, Ohio — Depending on what the remnants of Tropical Depression Dennis has in store for Ohio, incidences of soybean rust may remain very low for the next month.
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Candace Pollock |
Anne Dorrance |
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03/26/2008 |
OSU Extension Assistant Director Says Farewell, But Not Before Touting Organization's Successes |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Teamwork, collaboration and specialization are what define Ohio State University Extension, aspects of the organization that outgoing OSU Extension assistant director Steve Baertsche attributes to its success and sees as keys to shaping its future. |
Candace Pollock |
Steve Baertsche |
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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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08/19/2002 |
Harvesting Corn for Silage A Tough Decision |
OTTAWA, Ohio - Harvesting corn for grain or for forage may be one of the toughest decisions some Ohio growers are facing this season.
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Candace Pollock |
Bill Weiss, Maurice Eastridge, Ed Lentz |
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05/09/2002 |
Keep in Mind Insect Pests When Planting Soybeans |
WOOSTER, Ohio - Soybean growers may be looking to get their crop in the ground, but they especially need to keep in mind two insect pests this growing season.
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Candace Pollock |
Ron Hammond |
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08/19/2002 |
Blame the Heat for Delayed Pumpkin Development |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - A Halloween without pumpkins is like Christmas without a tree. To miss the Halloween marketing seasaon is a scary thought for Ohio pumpkin growers whose plants are just now setting fruit. |
Candace Pollock |
Mac Riedel |
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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 |
