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06/07/2006 |
Ohio State, Iceland Team Up on Environmental Issues |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Iceland, a country treasured for its geological beauty, strong ties to ancient Vikings, and sophisticated cultural cities, suffers from a serious environmental problem that Ohio State University researchers, in collaboration with Icelandic institutions, are striving to address.
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Candace Pollock |
Dave Hansen, Rattan Lal |
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06/13/2006 |
4-H Holds Ohio's First Multiple-Handicapped Camp |
JACKSON, Ohio -- For hundreds of children across Ohio, 4-H camps are an escape from thoughts of school and household chores -- a time to enjoy the outdoors and make new friends while learning life skills in a fun-filled environment. Being a typical kid is what it's all about and it was no different for a group of special needs youths who recently participated in the first Ohio multiple-handicapped 4-H camp at Canter's Cave in Jackson County. |
Candace Pollock |
Connie Goble |
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06/18/2006 |
Smart Stuff with Twig Walkingstick: Bio-who-ia? (for the Week of June 18, 2006) |
Q. Dear Twig: OK, I'll bite. What's bio ... bio ... phlablahblah? [See last week.]
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Kurt Knebusch |
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06/21/2006 |
Family Fundamentals: Keep your finances in mind when vacation planning (for June 2006) |
Weââ¬â¢re planning a summer family vacation, but money is tighter than I anticipated and I donââ¬â¢t want to put too much on credit. Any ideas to save money?
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Martha Filipic |
Sharon Seiling |
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06/23/2006 |
A Snapshot of Migration: How one Mexican village is benefiting from its impacts |
SAN MIGUEL ACUEXCÓMAC, Mexico -- While the debate over immigration rages in the United States, its impact is providing one Mexican village a sense of community pride, self-identity and the means to survive under waning local resources and employment opportunities.
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Candace Pollock |
Fernando Manzo-Ramos |
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06/23/2006 |
Geospatial Technology Part of National Extension Conference |
CINCINNATI, Ohio -- The use of geospatial technologies in such areas as agricultural efficiency, public health, homeland security, and disaster management is making its indelible mark on rural and community development and sustainability. To get the most of what the technology offers, cooperative Extension agents throughout the country are being introduced to several geospatial technology workshops at the National Association County Agricultural Agents (NACAA) Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference (AMPIC), being held July 23-27 at Cinergy Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Candace Pollock |
Nathan Watermeier |
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06/23/2006 |
Chow Line: Your nose knows ripe cantaloupe (for 7/2/06) |
How can you tell cantaloupe if is ripe? I love it but rarely buy it because I'm never sure if it's good or not.
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Martha Filipic |
Sharron Coplin |
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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 |
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06/29/2006 |
Flood Damage Not Detrimental to Ohio's Crops |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Some of Ohio's soybean fields are facing flooding injury due to heavy rains that have swept across the state over the past few weeks, but the injury is not likely a total loss to the crop.
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Candace Pollock |
Anne Dorrance, Peter Thomison |
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06/29/2006 |
Despite Shaky Start, Wheat Looks Promising in Home Stretch |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Ohio's wheat crop is winding down for the season and prospects for a good harvest are looking up.
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Candace Pollock |
Pierce Paul |
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06/30/2006 |
Soybean Rust Development Stalled |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Thanks to drought conditions in the southeastern United States, soybean rust has stalled in its march northward to Ohio.
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Candace Pollock |
Anne Dorrance |
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07/11/2006 |
Green Industry Event Showcases Latest in Research and Technology |
TOLEDO, Ohio -- From good pruning to turf management to digital diagnostics, the latest in green industry technology and research will be highlighted at the 9th annual Northwest Ohio Green Industry Summer Session, being held Aug. 2.
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Candace Pollock |
Becky McCann |
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07/12/2006 |
Family Fundamentals: What kids really mean when you hear 'I'm bored' (for July 2006) |
Summer is only half over, but my kids are driving me crazy with "I'm bored." Whenever I suggest something, it's not good enough. Any ideas?
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Martha Filipic |
Kirk Bloir |
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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.
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Candace Pollock |
Rattan Lal |
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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 |
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07/17/2006 |
Ohio State, Purdue Join Forces at Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio -- Ohio State University and Purdue University are once again joining forces at Farm Science Review to provide farmers with the latest in agricultural production and management research, technology, exhibits, field demonstrations and equipment.
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Candace Pollock |
Matt Sullivan |
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07/17/2006 |
Ag Agent Conference Showcases the Success of Extension |
CINCINNATI, Ohio -- The 91st annual National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA) Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference, being held July 23-27 in Cincinnati, Ohio, is simply more than just a conference for professional development. The event celebrates the organization that has been serving U.S. citizens for nearly a century: the Cooperative Extension System.
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Candace Pollock |
Steve Baertsche |
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07/17/2006 |
Global Warming in Your Garden? Common Plants, Bugs Reveal Important Climate Changes |
WOOSTER, Ohio ââ¬â Evidence supporting climate change often comes in striking forms, anything from gigantic ozone-layer holes to remote melting glaciers. But signs the planet is getting warmer can be found in familiar places a lot closer to home: say, your flower bed or your tree lawn.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Dan Herms |
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07/18/2006 |
Corn Standing Tall Despite Severe Weather |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Despite severe weather that has been sweeping across Ohio bringing tornadoes and flooding, much of the state's corn crop has withstood the wrath of Mother Nature.
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Candace Pollock |
Peter Thomison |
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07/25/2006 |
FSR Drainage Field Day Combines Conservation with Profit |
LONDON, Ohio -- Ohio State University's Farm Science Review will be the site of a three-day event showcasing the latest in cutting edge field drainage technology, combining improved production practices with conservation water management.
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Candace Pollock |
Matt Sullivan |
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07/27/2006 |
Velleman Receives Turkey Industry Research Award |
WOOSTER, Ohio ââ¬â Sandra Velleman, a professor of animal sciences with Ohio State Universityââ¬â¢s Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC) in Wooster, has been awarded the 2006 National Turkey Federation Research Award.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Jim Kinder |
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08/02/2006 |
Precision Agriculture Technology Leads FSR Field Demos |
LONDON, Ohio -- Precision agriculture technology will be the highlight of field demonstrations during Farm Science Review, Sept. 19-21 at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center in London, Ohio. |
Candace Pollock |
Nathan Watermeier |
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08/03/2006 |
Soybean Leaf Feeders Out in Full Force |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Soybean growers are being encouraged to scout their fields amid scattered reports of high numbers of leaf defoliators making a meal of the crop.
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Candace Pollock |
Ron Hammond |
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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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08/08/2006 |
FSR Grounds a Home for Conservation Efforts |
LONDON, Ohio -- As part of a comprehensive water management plan, Ohio State University's Molly Caren Agricultural Center has become a site for the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP), and farmers attending this year's Farm Science Review have the opportunity to see how it works.
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Candace Pollock |
Matt Sullivan |
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08/11/2006 |
Bad News for Growers: Too Much Wheat Means Low Prices |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice, there is. For Ohio wheat growers, this "Yogism" could not be closer to the truth.
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Candace Pollock |
Matt Roberts |
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08/11/2006 |
Family Fundamentals: Parents still have influence as kids become teenagers (for August 2006) |
I've heard that by the time a child is a teen-ager, friends have more influence on their behavior and development than parents. Is that true?
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Martha Filipic |
Cindy Torppa |
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08/15/2006 |
Have an Unused Barn? Raise Some Fish in It |
LONDON, Ohio -- Ohio producers unsure of what to make of their unused hog, veal or poultry barns have the option of turning the structures into a viable aquaculture facility.
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Candace Pollock |
Laura Tiu, Shawn McWhorter |
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08/15/2006 |
44th FSR Dedicated to Molly Caren |
LONDON, Ohio -- This year's 44th annual Farm Science Review will be dedicated to the late Molly Brown Caren Fisher, who donated her family's 1812 Madison County farm to Ohio State University -- land which is now the Molly Caren Agricultural Center and site of the Review. |
Candace Pollock |
Chuck Gamble |
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08/16/2006 |
Get Insect and Disease Diagnoses at Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio -- Got an insect or a disease plaguing your landscape plants or garden crops and don't know what it is? Bring a sample to Farm Science Review to be analyzed by Ohio State University specialists of the C. Wayne Ellett Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic (CWEPPDC).
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Candace Pollock |
Barb Bloetscher, Nathan Watermeier |
