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10/25/2006 |
Purdue, Notre Dame Students Earn OARDC Family Scholarships |
WOOSTER, Ohio ââ¬â Julia Finer and Mary Mitsch have received the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Centerââ¬â¢s (OARDC) 2006 Family Scholarship Awards.
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Kurt Knebusch |
OARDC Human Resources |
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10/26/2006 |
Survey Explores Farmers' Opinions of 2007 Farm Bill |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio farmers may have varied opinions regarding polices and issues surrounding the 2007 Farm Bill, but they agree that the continuation of farm programs is important to their overall financial stability, according to an Ohio State University agricultural economic survey. |
Candace Pollock |
Carl Zulauf |
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10/27/2006 |
Prepare Your Farm's Future with OSU Extension Planning Workshops |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Whether it's managing the day-to-day operations of a farm or looking ahead to retirement or transition, planning for the success of an agricultural business can be a complex, challenging task that many are reluctant to face. |
Candace Pollock |
David Marrison |
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10/30/2006 |
Fall Soil Compaction Could Spell Spring Planting Problems |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- As Ohio farmers harvest their corn and soybeans during what is turning out to be the wettest fall in at least three years, they are being encouraged to keep in mind the one thing that could negatively impact next year's crops: soil compaction.
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Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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10/31/2006 |
Fall Ideal Time to Sample for Slugs |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- For no-till growers with a history of slug problems, now is the time to sample fields to assess spring populations.
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Candace Pollock |
Ron Hammond |
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11/02/2006 |
OSU Nursery Short Course Changes to Benefit CENTS Attendees |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Ohio State University Nursery Short Course, held in conjunction with the Central Environmental Nursery Trade Show (CENTS), is changing its hours and schedule format for the 2007 event, so attendees can enjoy both programs free of conflicts. |
Candace Pollock |
Hannah Mathers |
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11/06/2006 |
Agricultural Economics Outlook Meetings Set |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State University's Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics (AEDE) is once again holding its Fall 2006/Winter 2007 Policy and Outlook Program. |
Candace Pollock |
Stan Ernst |
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11/09/2006 |
Chow Line: Choose right foods to reduce cholesterol (for 11/19/06) |
I saw your column on oatmeal and how it can lower cholesterol. Are there other foods that do the same? |
Martha Filipic |
Jaime Foster |
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11/09/2006 |
Family Fundamentals: Protect yourself from identity fraud (for November 2006) |
How can I protect myself from identity theft?
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Martha Filipic |
Nancy Hudson |
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11/13/2006 |
Continued Harvest Delays May Mean More Lodging Corn |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- With over 30 percent of Ohio's corn crop still not yet harvested, some growers across the state may be facing significant lodging problems.
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Candace Pollock |
Peter Thomison |
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11/14/2006 |
Value-Added Investments Highlight Heartland Agdeavor Meeting |
WALDO, Ohio -- With value-added investments becoming an integral part of small ag businesses, it takes the right mix of economic, legal and financial advice to ensure their success. |
Candace Pollock |
Tom Sporleder |
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11/16/2006 |
Summit Launches Renewable Energy Focus in Ohio |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The vision of a renewable energy-supported Ohio is coming closer to reality with an energy summit on Nov. 20 that launches a state initiative to work towards a more sustainable energy future. |
Candace Pollock |
Matt Roberts |
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11/17/2006 |
Chow Line: Mushrooms offer nutrients, few calories (for 11/26/06) |
Are mushrooms a vegetable?
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Martha Filipic |
Jaime Foster |
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11/20/2006 |
Bringing Quality Beef to the Middle East with Ohio-Israeli Project |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A unique collaboration between Ohio State University and Israel is creating opportunities to raise quality beef cattle in this Middle East country, giving producers a more competitive edge over countries that import cattle and providing consumers with a fresher product.
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Candace Pollock |
Fernando Silveira, Gene Steiner, Sarah Horowitz |
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11/20/2006 |
Wise Management Eases Problems When Weather Holds Up Harvest |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- There may be little corn growers can do now to speed up harvest or alleviate lodging problems, but they can take steps next growing season to potentially avoid problems associated with cool, wet fall weather. |
Candace Pollock |
Peter Thomison |
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11/21/2006 |
Course Teaches Turf Management Beyond the Classroom |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A group of Ohio State University turfgrass science students are learning about the delicate balance that exists between managing high-value turfgrass and environmental stewardship through a class that took them on a recent visit to several of the world's most exclusive golf courses, Yankee Stadium and Central Park.
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Candace Pollock |
Mike Boehm |
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11/27/2006 |
To Escape a Wet Harvest Plant Early Season Soybeans |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Planting early maturing soybean varieties may help guard against a late, wet harvest that Ohio growers have experienced this season.
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Candace Pollock |
Jim Beuerlein |
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11/27/2006 |
Chow Line: Cassava roots source of tapioca |
What exactly is tapioca? Where does it come from? |
Martha Filipic |
Jaime Foster |
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12/01/2006 |
Chow Line: Enjoy cashews, but avoid their shells (for 12/10/06) |
Why can't you buy cashews in the shell, like you can with walnuts, peanuts and other types of nuts? |
Martha Filipic |
Gail Kaye, Michelle Tansy |
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12/04/2006 |
Ohio Community Standing Tall with Successful Treecare Program |
BUCYRUS, Ohio -- Street trees, those often planted between neighborhood sidewalks and city streets, can be an invaluable natural resource for a community. They improve aesthetics, increase property values, provide a habitat for wildlife and add environmental benefits. |
Candace Pollock |
Steve Prochaska |
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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 |
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12/05/2006 |
Forum to Focus on Emerging Bio-Based Technologies |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- As an alternative to petroleum sources, companies are increasingly looking to bio-based materials, and Ohio is taking a pioneering role to advance the development of such products .
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Candace Pollock |
Denny Hall |
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12/07/2006 |
No-Till, Controlled Traffic: A Winning Combo for Harvest Woes |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The most ideal solution to production problems associated with a wet harvest is to practice continuous no-till, with the added benefit of adopting controlled traffic. |
Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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12/08/2006 |
Chow Line: Don't grow Santa's belly during the holidays (for 12/17/06) |
I really do not want to gain weight over the holidays this year. Any good tips? |
Martha Filipic |
Jaime Foster |
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12/08/2006 |
Putting Farmers in Driver's Seat of Precision Ag Technology |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Precision agriculture technology is becoming an integral part of crop production, and Ohio State University Extension is offering, for the first time, a workshop to teach farmers how to choose the best equipment, how to confidently use the technology, and how to best use the data in management decision-making. |
Candace Pollock |
Nathan Watermeier |
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12/08/2006 |
Improving Heifer Development with New Livestock Program |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A new Ohio State University Extension livestock program is making it possible for Ohio cattle producers to manage their own replacement heifers more efficiently. |
Candace Pollock |
Bill Doig |
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12/11/2006 |
Family Fundamentals: Be careful not to overindulge children this holiday (for December 2006) |
My husband and I want to give our children the things we didn't have when we grew up, especially during the holidays. How can we tell if we're going overboard?
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Martha Filipic |
Melinda Hill |
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12/11/2006 |
Secrets of Success Offered in Direct Marketing Workshops |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Successful businesses don't rely on customers. Such is the notion consultant John Stanley of John Stanley Associates is presenting during a one-day workshop at the Ohio Direct Agricultural Marketing Association Conference, being held in conjunction with the Ohio Fruit and Vegetable Growers Congress. |
Candace Pollock |
Julie Fox |
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12/15/2006 |
Chow Line: Store staples properly to keep long-term (for 12/24/06) |
I bought a lot of baking ingredients in anticipation of the holidays, but I ran out of time. What is the best way to store flour, sugar, butter and nuts for the long term?
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Martha Filipic |
Jaime Foster |
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12/15/2006 |
Smart Stuff with Twig Walkingstick: Horse Meat, Yay or Neigh? (for the Week of Dec. 31, 2006) |
Q. Dear Twig: Not that I want to do it myself, but what's the deal about people eating horse meat?
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Kurt Knebusch |
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