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12/18/2012 |
Fruit and Vegetable Safety: Good Agricultural Practices Training Set for Jan. 24 in Central Ohio |
MARYSVILLE, Ohio -- A program on preventing microbial contamination on fruit and vegetable farms will take place from 6-9 p.m. on Jan. 24 at the Union County office of Ohio State University Extension, 18000 State Route 4, Suite E, in Marysville.
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Ashley Kulhanek |
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10/04/2011 |
Optimal Window for Planting Wheat Tightening |
WOOSTER, Ohio – As corn and soybean harvest extends into the later weeks of harvest, the optimal window for planting winter wheat in the Eastern Corn Belt is rapidly closing according to Ohio State University Extension wheat researcher Pierce Paul.
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Andy Vance |
Pierce Paul |
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08/03/2011 |
ECO Farming: A New Farming System for the 21st Century |
CELINA, Ohio -- Everyone has an opinion about conventional tillage versus no-till. Ohio State University Extension, in conjunction with the Natural Resource Conservation Service and the Ohio No-Till Council have developed a third tillage system for farmers to consider. ECO Farming is a new concept and way of farming in the 21st century.
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Andy Vance |
Jim Hoorman |
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10/04/2011 |
Late, Wet Harvest Conditions Cause Concerns Over Ear Molds |
WOOSTER, Ohio – The combination of a late harvest and wet weather could mean optimal conditions for development of corn ear molds, according to Ohio State University Extension plant pathologist Pierce Paul.
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Andy Vance |
Pierce Paul |
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09/27/2011 |
Late-planted Corn Could Lead to Additional Drying Costs at Harvest |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – In a season marked by significant precipitation prior to planting and recent rains leading into harvest, farmers in the Eastern Corn Belt might expect corn coming out of the field at a higher moisture content than usual. Higher moisture corn could lead to higher energy costs for farmers this fall, according to Ohio State University Extension Production Business Management Leader Barry Ward.
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Andy Vance |
Barry Ward |
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09/01/2011 |
Impact of Natural Gas Production on Rural Ohio Discussed at Farm Science Review 2011 |
LONDON, Ohio – Natural gas production from shale has potential for significant impacts on rural Ohio. Experts from Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences and OSU Extension will discuss opportunities and challenges for rural economies in developing this natural resource at the Farm Science Review, Sept. 20-22 near London.
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Andy Vance |
Stan Ernst |
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09/27/2011 |
Agricultural Exports Add Significant Value to Ohio Farmers’ Revenue |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Amid a visit to Ohio by a Taiwan soybean and corn delegation to sign letters of intent to purchase corn and soybeans, Ohio State University agricultural economist Ian Sheldon said the export of agricultural products adds significantly to farm revenues.
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Andy Vance |
Ian Sheldon |
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07/08/2011 |
Late-planted Soybeans Slightly More Susceptible to Insect Feeding Issues |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- With the significance of Ohio's wet spring fresh in farmers' minds, an Ohio State University expert recommends extra vigilance when scouting fields for soybean pests this summer.
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Andy Vance |
Ron Hammond |
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08/09/2011 |
Learn to Improve Soil Health at Field Days August 17, 18 |
WAUSEON, Ohio – Understanding soil health and biology is critical to maximizing plant healthy and productivity, according to Ohio State University Extension educators, and will be the focus of two field days later this month.
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Andy Vance |
Greg LaBarge |
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07/06/2011 |
Repeal of Ohio Estate Tax Concerns Transition Planning Professionals |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Commonly referred to as the "Death Tax" by critics, estate tax is one of the more controversial issues in agricultural policy circles, said an Ohio State Extension agricultural law expert.
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Andy Vance |
Peggy Hall |
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12/01/2011 |
Genetic Improvement Propels Corn Yield Past Weather Woes |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Weather conditions at planting and harvest worked to stymie farmers in 2011. Despite frustrating meteorological developments, Ohio State University experts say continuous improvements in corn genetics and traits allowed producers to record impressive yields this year.
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Andy Vance |
Peter Thomison, Matt Sullivan |
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07/28/2011 |
Animal Rights Activists Target University Researchers, Students |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Activists promoting an agenda of animal rights have long protested the use of animals by major research universities and institutions.
Earle Holland, Ohio State University’s assistant vice president for Research Communications, said those activists are increasingly targeting students pursuing degrees in fields known for relying on laboratory animals to conduct research.
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Andy Vance |
Earle M. Holland |
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12/01/2011 |
Corn Harvest Winding Down, Yields Better Than Expected |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – As farmers near completion of the 2011 harvest, Ohio State University corn extension specialist Peter Thomison said that despite major weather challenges at planting and harvest, yields were largely better than expected across much of Ohio.
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Andy Vance |
Peter Thomison |
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07/28/2011 |
Common Sense Management Necessary to Minimize Heat Stress on Livestock |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Both man and beast suffer the effects of high heat and humidity in the dog days of summer, so cattle and sheep producers need to adopt basic strategies to keep animals calm, cool and collected through the year's hottest days.
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Andy Vance |
John F. Grimes, Roger A. High |
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07/06/2011 |
Expansion of Sheep Industry Focus of Ohio Sheep Day July 16 |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio needs more sheep. That's the conclusion of Ohio State Extension Sheep Specialist Roger High, coordinator of the annual Ohio Sheep Day slated for July 16 at Blue Heron Farm in Columbiana County.
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Andy Vance |
Roger High |
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12/01/2011 |
Nutrient Management Key Theme of Ohio No-Till Conference |
CELINA, Ohio – Experts from Ohio State University Extension, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Ohio No-Till Council will discuss the critical importance of managing phosphorous and other nutrients through conservation tillage practices at the annual Ohio No-Till Conference, Dec. 6, 2011 in Plain City.
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Andy Vance |
Jim Hoorman |
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09/08/2011 |
Trade Expecting Lower Corn Production In September Crop Report |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Commodity market analysts expect lower U.S. corn and soybean production estimates in next week’s crop production report from the Department of Agriculture, and one Ohio State University agricultural economist says that could lead to marketing opportunities for farmers.
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Andy Vance |
Matt Roberts |
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10/20/2011 |
Cutworm Numbers Increasing, Not Yet Presenting Problems in Ohio |
WOOSTER, Ohio – The number of adult moths of the western bean cutworm trapped by Ohio State University Extension professionals increased for the fifth straight year, but fortunately, larval infestations have yet to present an economic impact on Ohio farms.
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Andy Vance |
Ron Hammond |
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07/06/2011 |
June Plantings, Quarterly Stocks Reports Generally Bearish |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's June Plantings report released Thursday morning, U.S. farmers planted 1.5 million more corn acres than the market expected, said an Ohio State University agricultural economist.
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Andy Vance |
Carl Zulauf |
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09/08/2011 |
‘Question the Authorities’ on Ag Economy, Markets and Policy at Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio – Experts from Ohio State University’s Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics will present a series of updates on the agricultural economy, commodity markets and policy issues at the 2011 Farm Science Review, Sept. 20-22 at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center near London.
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Andy Vance |
Stan Ernst |
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09/29/2011 |
Fall Herbicide Application Later Than Normal Following Late Harvest |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Fall herbicide applications are still a good idea this year, despite a later-than-normal harvest, according to Ohio State University Extension weed specialist Mark Loux.
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Andy Vance |
Mark Loux |
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08/11/2011 |
100-Bushel Soybeans Possible, Farmers Should Master Basics First |
URBANA, Ohio -- With continuing improvements in plant genetics, biotechnology and farm management, producing high-yielding soybeans is more attainable than ever, according to one Ohio State University Extension expert.
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Andy Vance |
Harold Watters |
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09/29/2011 |
Ag, Rural Issues Central to New Ohio State Center for Subsurface Energy |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Natural gas production from shale deposits could significantly change the rural economic landscape in states like Ohio, and will be a key focus of Ohio State University’s new Subsurface Energy Resource Center, according to the Center’s co-director, agricultural economist Douglas Southgate.
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Andy Vance |
Douglas Southgate |
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08/11/2011 |
Favorable midseason weather conditions mean near-trendline yield still possible |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Late planting conditions coupled with high heat and below-average rainfall throughout June and early July could have spelled disaster for Ohio’s corn crop this year. A reversal of meteorological fortunes during critical phases of the growing season, however, means a near-trendline yield is still possible, according to Ohio State University experts.
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Andy Vance |
Peter Thomison, Harold Watters |
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06/30/2011 |
Markets Watching Tight Supplies, Question Demand Strength |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Volatility has been used to describe the grain markets with increasing frequency in recent years, and an Ohio State University agricultural economist expects the trend to continue throughout 2011.
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Andy Vance |
Carl Zulauf |
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10/19/2011 |
Proposed Regulations Could Mean Big Changes For Farm Youth Labor |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – An update of federal labor regulations governing youth employment could mean significant changes in the types of work young people can do on the farm, according to the leader of Ohio State University Extension’s Agricultural Safety and Health program.
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Andy Vance |
Dee Jepsen |
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11/17/2011 |
Kudzu Presents Problems, Not Yet Running Rampant in the North |
WOOSTER, Ohio – An invasive species synonymous with the South has taken root in the Eastern Corn Belt, but according to Ohio State University Extension field crop pathologist Anne Dorrance, it doesn’t yet present quite the headaches for farmers above the Mason-Dixon Line as it has below.
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Andy Vance |
Anne Dorrance |
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08/11/2011 |
Markets Remain Tight As USDA Trims Corn, Soybean Production |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – An already tight grain and oilseed market got even tighter Thursday as the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released its August crop production and supply and demand estimates.
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Andy Vance |
Matthew C. Roberts |
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06/30/2011 |
Wet Spring Stresses Pastures and Forages, Changes Grazing Plans |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Rain kept farmers from planting corn and soybeans for several weeks, but the relatively unprecedented precipitation this spring had another significant consequence: pasture and forage stress.
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Andy Vance |
John Grimes |
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11/17/2011 |
Following Harvest, Farmers Have Plenty of Work Ahead |
URBANA, Ohio – As farmers wrap up harvesting corn and soybeans across the Eastern Corn Belt, the work is just getting started on many farms, with fertilizer, herbicide and tillage applications planned in the waning weeks of productivity for 2011.
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Andy Vance |
Harold Watters |
