10/18/2001 |
Sweet Corn Production and Management Focus of Ohio State Extension Program |
PIKETON -- Growers interested in getting the skinny on sweet corn production --from selecting BT varieties to managing insects to effectively marketing the crop -- will have the opportunity to attend a Sweet Corn School to be held on Nov. 16. |
Candace Pollock |
Mary Donnell |
07/01/2008 |
Ag Economist Summarizes Themes of New Farm Bill |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- With over 600 pages and 15 titles, grasping a firm understanding of the 2008 Farm Bill can be a daunting task. But an Ohio State University agricultural economist has made things a bit easier. |
Candace Pollock |
Carl Zulauf |
10/28/2010 |
Variety Selection/Seed Treatments Key to Managing Soybean Pathogens |
WOOSTER, Ohio – With soybean harvest nearly complete, now's the time to be thinking about choosing the right soybean varieties for next season to help manage the myriad of diseases and pests that can impact the crop. |
Candace Pollock |
Anne Dorrance |
10/03/2006 |
Perplexing Worm Behavior May Play Role in Weed Survival |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Common nightcrawlers, earthworms used for fish bait or seen squirming along sidewalks after a heavy rain, have been found to play a role in weed survival by seeking out and "collecting" seed, according to Ohio State University research. |
Candace Pollock |
Emilie Regnier |
06/03/2010 |
Get the Latest on Beekeeping and the State of Bee Health at the Ohio State Beekeepers Association Summer Meeting |
PIKETON, Ohio – Beekeeping enthusiasts, producers, industry specialists and others interested in apiculture and the current state of bee colonies have the opportunity to attend the Ohio State Beekeepers Association summer meeting and workshop on June 19.
|
Candace Pollock |
Julie Strawser-Moose |
08/27/2007 |
OSU Extension to Host SARE Grant Workshop |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State University Extension will be hosting a Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) application workshop for individuals interested in applying for the 2007 North Central Region Farmer and Rancher Grant Program. |
Candace Pollock |
Mike Hogan |
08/29/2005 |
Internationally Renowned Horticulturist to Visit Chadwick Arboretum |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State University's Chadwick Arboretum and Learning Gardens is welcoming a new perennial garden this fall with the aid of an internationally renowned horticulturist. |
Candace Pollock |
Mary Maloney |
02/17/2009 |
Ohio Farmers Finding Risk Mitigation, Profitability and Conservation Wrapped in One Crop Production System |
BUCYRUS, Ohio -- An alternative agricultural production system that supports two crops within the same growing season is winning favor among Ohio farmers for its risk management and conservation benefits. |
Candace Pollock |
Steve Prochaska |
07/03/2002 |
Frost Damage May Contribute to Low Wheat Yields |
WOOSTER, Ohio - Frost damage on Ohio wheat that occurred earlier in the growing season is becoming more evident now that harvest has begun.
|
Candace Pollock |
Pat Lipps |
08/15/2001 |
Protein May Hold Key for Vaccine Development of Pathogen |
WOOSTER, Ohio - Ohio State University researchers are hoping that a protein in a food-borne pathogen may lead to vaccine development in its common host - chickens. |
Candace Pollock |
Qijing Zhang |
05/01/2008 |
Learn to Grow Blueberries at Home |
PIKETON, Ohio -- Don't let rising food prices keep you from enjoying your favorite summer fruit crops, like blueberries. With the right soil and little space required, blueberries can be easily incorporated into a home garden. Ohio State University Extension horticulturists will explain how it's done at a workshop on May 15. |
Candace Pollock |
Julie Strawser |
06/26/2006 |
Management Strategies Focus of CCA Event at Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio -- Managing pesky weeds, understanding nitrogen rates, improving soybean management and effectively applying manure will be the topics of interest at the Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) College being held at Ohio State University's Farm Science Review. |
Candace Pollock |
Harold Watters |
04/07/2010 |
Prospective Plantings Not a Surprise. It's Weather that Could Shape Grower Decisions |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – There are many factors that drive crop producers' management plans, but ultimately the weather may make the decision for them. |
Candace Pollock |
Matt Roberts |
07/03/2007 |
Late-Planted Oats an Option When Short on Feed |
LANCASTER, Ohio -- Oats, traditionally grown in the spring as a grain crop, can also be planted in the summer as a late season forage, providing a feed alternative for livestock producers short on hay or pasture.
|
Candace Pollock |
Curt Stivison, Stan Smith |
06/13/2005 |
Soybean Rust Moving Slower than Predicted |
WOOSTER, Ohio — Soybean rust is moving northward from the southern United States much slower than predicted, but Ohio's soybean crop may not be out of the woods yet.
|
Candace Pollock |
Anne Dorrance |
11/03/2008 |
OSU Extension ID System for Animal-Drawn Vehicles Becomes Standard |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- After a decade of advocacy and education, Ohio State University Extension recommendations for lighting and marking animal-drawn equipment have been standardized, paving the way for national and international adoption of safety procedures on vehicles, such as Amish buggies, horse-drawn farm wagons and urban carriages.
|
Candace Pollock |
Dee Jepsen, Tom Bean |
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 |
08/19/2009 |
Farm Green Year Round. Learn More at Ohio No-Till Field Day, Sept. 1 |
RADNOR, Ohio – "Farming Green Year Round" is the theme for this year's Ohio No-Till Field Day, which will focus on production practices that emphasize environmental stewardship while improving the bottom line.
|
Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
08/27/2002 |
Soybean Disease Could Indicate More Serious Problems |
WOOSTER, Ohio - A relatively new soybean disease to Ohio is being used as a bio-indicator to diagnose a more serious economic problem.
|
Candace Pollock |
Anne Dorrance |
05/16/2001 |
"Adopted" Barrels Spruce Up Communities, Fight Hunger |
MARYSVILLE, Ohio - Union County businesses and organizations wanting to make a difference in their communities are doing so with whiskey barrels. Over 60 barrels, planted with geraniums, swan river daisy, licorice plant and parsley, have been "adopted" for placement throughout Union County towns as part of a beautification project and a campaign to feed the hungry. |
Candace Pollock |
Laura McConnell |
02/25/2008 |
Ag Economist Analyzes Farm Bill at Upcoming Farm Forum |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- As the 2008 Farm Bill draws closer to finality, one thing is certain: its fate is an uncertainty. |
Candace Pollock |
Carl Zulauf |
03/26/2002 |
Organic Mulches May Restore Fertility of Degraded Soils |
WOOSTER, Ohio - Organic mulches may offer hope in restoring fertility of degraded soils in urban areas. |
Candace Pollock |
Dan Herms |
08/12/2003 |
A Gloomy Soybean Crop Looming for Some Growers |
COLUMBUS, Ohio â Soybean growers are batting a thousand this year and some already have three strikes against them.
|
Candace Pollock |
Jim Beuerlein |
02/01/2010 |
Don't Rely on Chemical Treatments to Reduce Vomitoxin Contamination of Corn |
WOOSTER, Ohio – Ohio growers may be concerned about moldy grain and vomitoxin development in storage, but they shouldn't rely on chemical treatments to prevent any further contamination, says an Ohio State University Extension plant pathologist.
|
Candace Pollock |
Pierce Paul |
05/04/2007 |
Ohio Corn Planting Behind Schedule |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio's corn crop is getting a late start this growing season compared to recent years with nearly 20 percent behind last year's planting schedule, according to the Ohio Agricultural Statistics Service. |
Candace Pollock |
Peter Thomison |
10/05/2010 |
Some Ohio Corn Experiencing Stalk Lodging |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Some corn throughout Ohio, already stressed from lack of adequate moisture, is experiencing stalk lodging and stalk rot. |
Candace Pollock |
Peter Thomison |
03/15/2005 |
Ohio Weed May Be Useful Forage Product |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A common weed in Ohio may be effective in forage production, especially if mixed with other pasture species. |
Candace Pollock |
David Barker |
10/05/2010 |
Try Cover Crops This Fall to Alleviate Compacted Soils |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – With harvest already out of the way for some Ohio corn and soybean producers, there may be ample time this fall to repair compaction-damaged fields. |
Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
03/17/2005 |
Wheat Approaching Green-Up |
WOOSTER, Ohio — Wheat in some parts of Ohio is approaching the "green-up" stage and it will soon be time for growers to head out to the fields to evaluate plant stands for adequate yield potential.
|
Candace Pollock |
Pat Lipps |
03/16/2006 |
Growers Not Limited to One Sprayer Option for Soybean Rust |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- When it comes to managing soybean rust with fungicides, a number of application options that provide effective coverage are available to growers.
|
Candace Pollock |
Erdal Ozkan |