06/10/2005 |
Uncommon Wheat Disease Makes Rare Appearance in Ohio |
WOOSTER, Ohio — A cereal rust, most problematic on wheat in the Pacific Northwest and lower central Plains states, has made a rare appearance in Ohio this year.
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Candace Pollock |
Pat Lipps |
09/04/2008 |
Learn to Make Cheese With OSU Extension Workshop |
JEFFERSON, Ohio -- Enhance your dairy operation with a farmstead cheese business with the aid of an Ohio State University Extension cheese-making workshop. |
Candace Pollock |
David Marrison |
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 |
10/14/2010 |
Variable SCN Counts May Change the Way Farmers Sample Fields |
WOOSTER, Ohio – It's that time of year to sample fields for soybean cyst nematode, and new Ohio State University research is indicating that soybean producers may need to double up their efforts to analyze soil for eggs. |
Candace Pollock |
Anne Dorrance |
07/20/2009 |
Ohio Could Set Record Wheat Yields |
WOOSTER, Ohio – Ohio could be looking at record wheat yields this year, driven mainly by near-perfect growing conditions and negligible disease development. |
Candace Pollock |
Pierce Paul |
11/27/2001 |
OSU Extension to Hold Vegetable School |
MARIETTA, Ohio - Vegetable farmers can earn pesticide credits and get a leg up on the competition for the 2002 growing season through a program offered by Ohio State University Extension. |
Candace Pollock |
Eric Barrett |
03/31/2008 |
Careers, Country Benefited From Ohio State University Education |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Denis Kyetere and Bernard Bashaasha are prime examples of what happens when U.S. universities build international bridges to promote agricultural productivity, food security and economic stability.
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Candace Pollock |
Mark Erbaugh |
07/07/2010 |
What's New at This Year's Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio –Throughout its 48-year history, Ohio State University's Farm Science Review has been at the forefront of showcasing the future of agriculture. |
Candace Pollock |
Chuck Gamble |
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 |
03/15/2005 |
Selecting the Right Corn Hybrids Important |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Corn yield potential has increased as much as 2.5 percent per year over the past half-century due to genetic improvements in hybrids. But getting the most out of a crop's performance involves more than just relying on advances in agricultural research.
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Candace Pollock |
Pat Lipps, Peter Thomison |
03/03/2006 |
Entomologist: No Formosan Termite-Infested Mulch in Ohio |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- News spreading like wildfire that a destructive structural pest is hitching a ride in mulch beyond the Louisiana borders of hurricane-impacted areas is simply a rumor, says an Ohio State University Extension urban entomologist.
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Candace Pollock |
Susan Jones |
05/04/2009 |
Ohio State University Economist: Education Key to Limiting H1N1 Virus Impacts on U.S. Pork Industry |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Educating the American public that they can't contract the H1N1 (swine flu) virus by eating pork will be a big factor in how much the U.S. pork industry will be impacted by the growing pandemic, says an Ohio State University economist. |
Candace Pollock |
Luther Tweeten |
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 |
04/09/2002 |
New Center to Promote Agricultural Safety and Health |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Agriculture is one of the most important United States industries, representing 13 percent of the nation's economy, but it is also one of the most dangerous. |
Candace Pollock |
Tom Bean |
01/14/2008 |
Management Key to Getting the Most Out of Manure |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Manure may be a cheaper alternative to high-priced commercial fertilizers, but management is the key to profit and crop performance. |
Candace Pollock |
Jon Rausch |
05/10/2010 |
Granddaughter of Norman Borlaug to Visit Scarlet and Gray Ag Day |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The legacy of Norman Borlaug -- agronomist, humanitarian, and Nobel Peace Prize winner -- continues at Ohio State University's Micki Zartman Scarlet and Gray Ag Day on May 21.
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Candace Pollock |
Leslie Risch |
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 |
03/03/2009 |
OSU Extension Workshop to Explore Bioenergy Opportunities in Southern Ohio |
Editor: Please note that this workshop has been cancelled as of March 23 due to lower than expected registrations.
PIKETON, Ohio -- With nearly 70 percent of southern Ohio's land cover invested in farmland and forests, opportunities abound to convert those resources into bioenergy products. An Ohio State University workshop will be offered this month that will explore the feasibility of producing and processing bioenergy crops to meet growing energy demands while stimulating the local economy. |
Candace Pollock |
Maurus Brown |
08/30/2002 |
Continued Dry Weather May Spell Lodging Trouble for Corn |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Though welcomed by corn growers across the state, the recent rainfall throughout Ohio will probably provide little relief for many cornfields.
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Candace Pollock |
Peter Thomison |
06/27/2001 |
Southern Ohio Farmers Harvesting Sweet Corn Early |
MARIETTA, Ohio - Sweet corn production in southern Ohio is early this year, about 10 days ahead of schedule and two to three weeks earlier than the rest of the state. |
Candace Pollock |
Eric Barrett |
01/04/2005 |
Minimizing Compaction of Vegetable Crops Tricky |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Controlling compaction in field crops is not easy, but minimizing compaction in vegetable crops is even trickier. |
Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
10/29/2007 |
Make Sure Alternative Forages Contain Adequate Nutrients |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- For livestock producers facing hay shortages this winter, finding alternative forages is not as much of a challenge as providing feed sources with adequate protein and energy for overall ruminant health. |
Candace Pollock |
Francis Fluharty |
08/11/2008 |
Connecting Food Buyers and Sellers with MarketMaker at Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio -- Ohio MarketMaker, which launched earlier this year, is making it easier for buyers and sellers within Ohio's food supply chain to connect and build relationships. Visitors to this year's Farm Science Review can learn more about MarketMaker, how it works, and how the new tool can assist them with their business.
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Candace Pollock |
Julie Fox |
03/02/2010 |
Get the Most Out of Small Fruit Crops with Better Pruning Techniques |
PIKETON, Ohio – If you want to get the most out of your small fruit crops this spring and summer, pruning is an essential maintenance practice that should be performed during winter while plants are still dormant.
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Candace Pollock |
Julie Strawser-Moose |
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 |
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 |
08/25/2005 |
Media Advisory: International Horticulturist to Visit Chadwick Arboretum |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Internationally renown horticulturist Adrian Bloom will visit Ohio State University's Chadwick Arboretum and Learning Gardens Sept. 7 to aid in the installation of a new perennial garden. |
Candace Pollock |
Mary Maloney |
12/03/2008 |
Breeder Contributions Helped Shape Soybean Industry |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The last three decades of Ohio soybean production have been good ones -- marked by improved Phytophthora cultivars, a new market for tofu soybeans, and one of the most popular soybean varieties ever grown in Ohio.
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Candace Pollock |
Steve St. Martin |
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 |
09/15/2009 |
Ag Icon Gone, But His Work Must Carry On, Says OSU Soil Scientist |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The global agricultural community lost an icon on Sept. 12. |
Candace Pollock |
Rattan Lal |