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01/05/2006 |
Rewarding Conservation Farmers Through Carbon Trading |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — It's been said that money makes the world go 'round, and now it can also make it more environmentally friendly. |
Candace Pollock |
Rattan Lal |
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05/09/2002 |
Satellite Program Answers Farm Bill Questions |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Now that Congress has passed the 2002 Farm Bill, Ohio producers, agri-businesses and related agricultural and natural resources agencies may have questions regarding its content and implications. |
Candace Pollock |
Carl Zulauf |
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08/07/2001 |
Ohio Experiencing Population Explosion of Red Admiral Butterflies |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - State lepidopterists are seeing a population explosion of red admirals, the first time in 15 years the butterflies have been so widespread.
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Candace Pollock |
Barb Bloetscher |
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02/07/2005 |
Ins and Outs of Ag Marketing Focus of Conference |
MASON, Ohio — Agricultural marketing opportunities are the focus of the 3rd annual Ohio River Valley Farm Marketing Conference. The event is led by Ohio State University South Centers at Piketon Ohio Cooperative Development Center, along with a host of sponsors from Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky. |
Candace Pollock |
Travis West |
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12/04/2003 |
What Was Good for Corn Was Bad for Soybeans |
COLUMBUS, Ohio â A rainy growing season and cooler-than-normal temperatures were a blessing for Ohioâs corn crop, but a thorn in the side of soybean growers.
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Candace Pollock |
Jim Beuerlein |
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11/18/2008 |
Plant Resistance to Soybean Aphid Found in Ohio |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- A soybean plant introduction (PI) has been found to show resistance to soybean aphid in Ohio, paving the way to control the insect through new resistant cultivars.
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Candace Pollock |
Ron Hammond, Rouf Mian |
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02/12/2007 |
Prepare Now for Soybean Diseases |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- It's never too early to think about soybean diseases. |
Candace Pollock |
Anne Dorrance |
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09/02/2009 |
Farm Science Review a Learning Opportunity for Students |
LONDON, Ohio – Teachers looking to educate their students on the importance of agriculture to Ohio's economy have the opportunity to take a field trip to Ohio State University's Farm Science Review.
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Candace Pollock |
Amanda Meddles |
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05/29/2008 |
Improve Soil Quality with New OSU Extension Tool |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Healthy soils means healthy plants, and a new Ohio State University Extension educational tool is now available to aid users in improving soil quality to boost crop performance.
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Candace Pollock |
Alan Sundermeier, Rafiq Islam |
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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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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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07/18/2002 |
Exotic Tree Pest Generating Concern in Forestry/Nursery Industries |
WOOSTER, Ohio - A new tree pest, discovered last month in Michigan, could pose a threat to Ohio's nursery industry and native forests if it ever crossed the state border.
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Candace Pollock |
Dan Herms |
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05/01/2001 |
Public to Learn About Floriculture at BioHio |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Growth control of plants, crop timing, crop improvement, seed banks, composting and growing plants in soil-less media are just some of the floriculture research projects being conducted at Ohio State University. Many of them will be visible for the public at BioHio 2001. |
Candace Pollock |
Claudio Pasian |
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03/20/2002 |
Tillage vs. No-Till: A Tough Choice to Make |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - To till or not to till? Balancing conservation with productivity makes for a weighty decision, says an Ohio State University agronomist. |
Candace Pollock |
Jim Beuerlein |
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08/29/2008 |
Low-Energy Grain Drying System to be Demonstrated at Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio -- A decades-old grain-drying technique is getting a renewed push in the face of today's higher energy costs. |
Candace Pollock |
Robert Hansen |
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10/31/2006 |
Fall Ideal Time to Sample for Slugs |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- For no-till growers with a history of slug problems, now is the time to sample fields to assess spring populations.
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Candace Pollock |
Ron Hammond |
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07/09/2009 |
OSU Extension Workshop Demonstrates Drip Irrigation Management |
PIKETON, Ohio – Specialty fruit and vegetable crop producers looking to gain a better understanding of how drip irrigation can boost on-farm profits have the opportunity to attend an Ohio State University Extension drip irrigation workshop on July 23. |
Candace Pollock |
Julie Strawser |
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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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05/17/2010 |
Inspect Crops for Ponding or Freezing Damage |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio growers have enjoyed early corn and soybean planting this growing season, but now they may be facing some crop damage due to recent heavy rains and some freezing nighttime temperatures. |
Candace Pollock |
Peter Thomison |
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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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10/07/2002 |
Spicing Up Ohio's Veggie Market With Exotic Crops |
PIKETON, Ohio - Looking to grow and market something different than tomatoes, cucumbers or peppers? How does amaranth, jute, Alaskan yard-long beans or malabar spinach grab you?
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Candace Pollock |
Rafiq Islam |
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01/08/2002 |
Corn Rootworm Populations Decreasing in Ohio |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Populations of western corn rootworm beetles in Ohio soybean fields were lower this year than in 2000, according to a recent Ohio State University Extension survey.
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Candace Pollock |
Bruce Eisley |
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10/12/2010 |
SARE Grant Applications Now Being Accepted |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program is now accepting grant applications from farmers and ranchers interested in promoting sustainability on their farms.
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Candace Pollock |
Alan Sundermeier, Mike Hogan |
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08/08/2006 |
Do Some Millin', Chillin' and Grillin' at Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio -- Music, food, and a little rest and relaxation will be the order of each day at Ohio State University's Farm Science Review during a new event at Utzinger Garden.
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Candace Pollock |
Pam Bennett |
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05/27/2004 |
Rains May Hold Up Corn Crop |
COLUMBUS, Ohio â Despite recent scattered thunderstorms with heavy downpours and hail, nearly three-quarters of the stateâs corn crop remains in good-to-excellent condition, according to the Ohio Agricultural Statistics Service. But itâs the saturated soils and ponding of some fields that raise questions as to what condition the crop is headed.
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Candace Pollock |
Peter Thomison |
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04/23/2009 |
Tap into the Local Foods Movement with a Farmers' Market |
PIKETON, Ohio -- With the current economy driving increased interest in local foods, more communities are looking to either start a farmers' market or expand an existing one as a way of fulfilling consumer demands. |
Candace Pollock |
Christie Welch |
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08/02/2007 |
Safety Still Key Message with New Ohio Law |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Safety remains the key message for motorists sharing the roads with farm machinery, despite a new Ohio law that now allows farmers to drive their tractors, or other equipment, faster. |
Candace Pollock |
Dee Jepsen |
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01/10/2008 |
Conference Covers Breadth of Conservation Tillage Topics |
ADA, Ohio -- From nutrient management to cover crops, nearly 65 presentations related to conservation tillage crop production will be offered during this year's Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference.
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Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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03/08/2010 |
More Ohio Producers Exploring Grass-Fed Beef Production |
MT. GILEAD, Ohio – Ohio livestock producers are exploring grass-fed beef production to meet market demands for what many consider to be a healthful and ecologically sustainable product. However, the production side of the system can be daunting. |
Candace Pollock |
Jeff McCutcheon |
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04/19/2005 |
Labor Posters Required for Ag Businesses/Farmers |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Farmers and farming operations are required to comply with regulations regarding labor posters if any employees are hired throughout the year, even if for only one hour. |
Candace Pollock |
Dee Jepsen |
