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08/29/2011 |
Join the 'Buckthorn Watch': Citizens Needed to Track Invasive Plant in Ohio, Mich., Iowa |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- University scientists are trying to find out if common buckthorn is really common in Ohio, Michigan and Iowa -- and will be counting on residents of these states to spot the invasive plant, report their findings online and help fight agricultural and household pests that benefit from its presence in the landscape.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Mary Gardiner |
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03/26/2008 |
OARDC's Jackson Ag Research Station Has New Manager |
WOOSTER, Ohio ââ¬â Kenny J. Wells has been appointed manager of the Jackson Agricultural Research Station in southeastern Ohio, part of Ohio State Universityââ¬â¢s Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC).
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Ken Scaife |
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10/19/2011 |
A Growing Industry: Be Part of It at Renewable Energy Workshop Nov. 10 in Wooster |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Companies, farmers, and university and private researchers will converge in Wooster on Thursday, Nov. 10, to show the growth of Ohio’s renewable energy and products sector and explore new opportunities within this promising green industry. And they want you to be a part of it.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
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06/17/2011 |
Wheat Gone Bad? Here's How to Use It as Alternative Animal Feed |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- As some farmers face the probability of low-quality wheat this growing season -- in some cases below quality standards for milling -- they may need to look for alternative markets for their crop. One option is to use it as animal feed, but several factors need to be considered before incorporating this wheat into livestock diets.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Stephen Boyles |
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05/30/2012 |
Ohio State to Co-host International E. coli Symposium |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Ohio State University food safety researchers have been selected to co-host the premier international scientific meeting dealing with dangerous E. coli infections that continue to pose global health concerns.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Jeff LeJeune |
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02/12/2003 |
Project Comes To The Rescue of Ohio's Agricultural Literature |
WOOSTER, Ohio â Unique and invaluable publications that convey the history of Ohioâs agriculture and rural life in their brittle pages will be saved from obliteration thanks to a preservation project led by the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC).
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Connie Britton |
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02/25/2003 |
Ohio Bull Test Preview And Sale Coming Up At EORDC |
CALDWELL, Ohio â If beefing up your cattle operation is one of your priorities this year, the 34th Ohio Bull Test Preview and Sale offers you not one, but 151 purebred ways to do it.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Justin Lahmers |
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12/07/2012 |
Media Advisory: OARDC in Wooster to Help Launch State's 100 Gbps Broadband Network Tuesday, Dec. 11 |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Reporters are invited to the inauguration of Ohio's 100-Gigabit-per-second (Gbps) statewide broadband network, which will take place Tuesday, Dec. 11, at various university sites -- including the Wooster campus of the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC).
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Mauricio Espinoza |
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03/26/2009 |
Wood Pallet Makers and Users: Attend ISPM 15 Standards Workshops April and May in Ohio |
COLUMBUS, Ohio ââ¬â To help pallet makers and importers and exporters that use wood materials for shipping better understand the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM 15), Ohio State University Extension will be hosting three educational workshops April 30 in Dayton, May 4 in Chillicothe, and May 5 in Sugarcreek.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Amy Stone |
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06/01/2012 |
Blowing in the Wind: OSU Extension Helps Communities Develop Wind Energy Projects |
VAN WERT, Ohio -- For many years, Glenn McClure has grown corn and soybeans on his 850-acre farm 10 miles northwest of Van Wert. Now, he's added a new crop to his rotation: wind energy.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Nancy Bowen, Dan Litchfield |
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09/20/2007 |
Study Looks at Wild Birds' Impact on E. coli Spread on Farms |
WOOSTER, Ohio ââ¬â Ohio State University scientists are using a $1 million U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant to study the relationship between wild birds and E. coli contamination on farms, in an effort to gather crucial data leading to effective pre-harvest control strategies that would help minimize foodborne illnesses throughout the country.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Jeff LeJeune |
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05/17/2011 |
Higher Fuel Prices To Impact Some Farmers More Than Others |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- This year’s unexpected rise in fuel prices is certain to impact farmers in Ohio and across the nation, but the extent of the impact will vary across agricultural sectors and will depend on other variables such as the weather and the fate of already record-high grain prices.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Barry Ward, Dianne Shoemaker, Clif Little |
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12/07/2012 |
Ohio Sheep and Goat Educational Series Returns in Early 2013 |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Animal-breeding efficiency and drought's effect on pastures will be two of the topics at hand when Ohio State University Extension co-sponsors the 2013 Sheep and Goat WebEx Program Series in February.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Roger High |
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10/17/2011 |
Davlin Appointed Manager of OARDC’s Western Ag Research Station |
SOUTH CHARLESTON, Ohio -- Joe Davlin has been appointed manager of the Western Agricultural Research Station in South Charleston, Ohio, one of nine outlying research farms operated by Ohio State University’s Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC).
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Ken Scaife |
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06/21/2011 |
Bioproducts Center Links Ag and Polymers to Drive Innovation, Job Creation |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- In only six years, the Ohio BioProducts Innovation Center has facilitated the creation of new companies, partnerships, products and jobs -- helping Ohio become a national leader in the promising field of bio-based specialty chemicals, polymers and advanced materials.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Stephen Myers |
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10/10/2012 |
Interested in Renewable Energy? Nov. 8 Workshop in Wooster Has It All |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Wind farms. Solar power. Biogas. Ohio is starting to embrace renewable energy. And you will have a chance to learn more about the opportunities and challenges of green energy generation Nov. 8 on the Wooster campus of Ohio State University's Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC).
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Yebo Li |
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01/03/2011 |
Learn About Emerald Ash Borer Online, for Free — First Webinar on Woodland Management is Jan. 6 |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) University is back this semester, allowing anyone with broadband Internet access to learn about this destructive pest of ash trees as well as other exotic insects and diseases threatening North America’s urban and rural forests. And did we mention it’s free?
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Amy Stone |
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04/14/2011 |
Livestock Industry: May 2 Workshop in Columbus Tackles Ammonia, Nitrogen |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- This year’s Ohio State University agricultural air quality workshop will focus on the challenges and opportunities facing livestock and poultry producers when it comes to ammonia emissions and their connection with nitrogen fertilizer. It will take place Monday, May 2, at the Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center in Columbus.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
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03/07/2011 |
Ohio State Receives $24M USAID Grant to Boost Agriculture, Food Security in Tanzania |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) has been awarded a $24 million grant from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to improve agricultural productivity and food security in the East African nation of Tanzania.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Mark Erbaugh, David Kraybill |
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01/05/2010 |
Ohio First Lady Learns About Leading AgBioscience Research During OARDC Visit |
WOOSTER, Ohio ââ¬â Ohio First Lady Frances Strickland witnessed the dedication of a renewable energy pilot plant and learned about first-class research on plant genetics, influenza viruses and green industrial products during her first visit to the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Centerââ¬â¢s (OARDC) Wooster campus on Tuesday, Dec. 14.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
OARDC Director's Office |
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05/19/2008 |
Ohio Legislators Tour OARDC; Learn About Renewable Fuel, Energy and Products Research |
WOOSTER, Ohio — A group of Ohio legislators toured the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC) May 12 to learn about ongoing research seeking to develop new sources of renewable energy, fuels and industrial products.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Steve Slack |
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10/14/2011 |
Have Questions on Exotic Tree Pests? OSU Extension Offers Free Program for Woodland Owners and Homeowners on Oct. 27 in Bryan (NW Ohio) |
BRYAN, Ohio -- Ohio State University Extension experts will offer landowners and homeowners an update on two of the most dangerous and talked-about invasive insect pests lurking in Ohio’s forests and landscapes: emerald ash borer (EAB) and Asian longhorned beetle (ALB).
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Mauricio Espinoza |
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06/21/2011 |
Asian Longhorned Beetle Find Means More Bad News for Ohio's Forests, Tree Industries |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The first discovery of Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) infesting trees in Ohio -- announced by the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) on June 17 -- points to a worrisome trend of exotic, invasive pests attacking the state’s forests and urban tree resources while potentially dealing yet another blow to nursery and forest-products industries, according to Ohio State University scientists.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Dan Herms, David Shetlar, Cindy Meyer |
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09/01/2011 |
Cleveland, Other Cities Could Produce Most of Their Food: Ohio State Study |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Cleveland and other post-industrial North American cities have the potential to generate up to 100 percent of their current needs for fresh produce and other food items -- retaining millions of dollars in the local economy, creating new jobs, and spurring additional health, social and environmental benefits.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Parwinder Grewal |
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03/08/2011 |
Ohio State’s Overholt Drainage School is March 21-25 in NW Ohio |
WAUSEON, Ohio — There’s one place and one time of the year to learn about the latest developments in soil and water management: Ohio State University’s Overholt Drainage School, to take place March 21-25 in the northwestern Ohio town of Wauseon, not far from the Indiana and Michigan borders.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Larry Brown |
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08/16/2012 |
H3N2 Flu Outbreak: Awareness Key to Preventing Illness, Minimizing Impact on Pork Industry, Ohio State Experts Say |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Better education regarding the nature of influenza viruses and how to prevent infection, along with stepped up efforts to keep sick pigs away from agricultural fairs, are the best ways to minimize risk of human disease and any potentially adverse impact on the country's pork industry as a result of the current outbreak of influenza A H3N2 variant virus, Ohio State University animal virologists say.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Mo Saif, Chang Won Lee |
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02/23/2012 |
Training for Specialty Crop IPM Plan Developers Offered March 14 in London |
LONDON, Ohio -- The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Ohio State University's Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program are teaming up to offer a workshop on IPM conservation plan writing for specialty crop growers, March 14, in London, Ohio.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Jim Jasinski |
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12/26/2011 |
Ohio State Helps Cabbage Industry Dish Out the Perfect Kraut |
FREMONT, Ohio -- For good luck in the New Year, Americans eat sauerkraut. For cost savings and a higher-quality product, Ohio cabbage growers and processors turn to the experts at Ohio State University.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Mark Koenig, Bruce Hanzel |
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09/14/2011 |
MEDIA ADVISORY: OARDC to Dedicate First-in-Ohio Ag Safety Lab Sept. 16 in Wooster |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Ohio State University's Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC) will unveil this Friday, Sept. 16 a unique, highly secure bio-containment building for the study of infectious diseases of plants and animals that threaten Ohio’s $90-plus billion agricultural industry.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
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01/11/2011 |
Get Your Field Crops Tips for 2011 from Ohio State Jan. 27 in Archbold (NW Ohio) |
ARCHBOLD, Ohio -- The annual Corn/Soybean Day from Ohio State University Extension will take place Jan. 27 in Archbold, Ohio (near the Indiana and Michigan borders) and will be packed with all the information you need to know to get off to a good start in the upcoming 2011 production season.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Greg LaBarge |
