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11/15/2001 |
An Animal Disease Found in Sheep May Have Ties to a Human Intestinal Illness |
WOOSTER, Ohio - An animal disease that has potential links to a human intestinal illness may be more closely tied to sheep rather than dairy cattle, where the disease is most commonly associated. |
Candace Pollock |
Srinand Sreevatsan |
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11/15/2001 |
Disease-Resistant Genes in Soybean Cultivars Losing Effectiveness Against Root Rot |
WOOSTER, Ohio - A disease responsible for severe soybean production losses is adapting to soybean cultivars planted in Ohio fields.
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Candace Pollock |
Anne Dorrance |
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11/27/2001 |
Ohio Dairy Producers Could Earn More for Milk Under Proposed Price Change |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - A U.S. Department of Agriculture proposal to adjust the pricing rule for calculating butter and cheese may be beneficial for Ohio dairy producers. |
Candace Pollock |
Cameron Thraen |
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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 |
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11/27/2001 |
OSU Extension to Sponsor Direct Marketing Conference Trip |
MARIETTA, Ohio - Direct marketing is gaining popularity across North America, both from farmers to increase profitability and from consumers who want to receive fresh, local products. |
Candace Pollock |
Eric Barrett |
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11/28/2001 |
Internationally Known Economist to Feature Ag Investing Tips at OSU Extension Seminar |
FINDLAY, Ohio - Farmers, agribusinesses, suppliers or other professionals in agriculture will have the opportunity to learn the tools and rules for investing in the industry from an internationally known economist at an Ohio State University Extension-sponsored seminar. |
Candace Pollock |
Gary Wilson |
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12/03/2001 |
Ohio's Wheat Struggling Under Wet Weather, Diseases |
WOOSTER, Ohio - Prolonged heavy rains during winter wheat planting have resulted in severe stand establishment problems throughout parts of Ohio, which may affect overall yields come next season's harvest. |
Candace Pollock |
Pat Lipps |
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12/03/2001 |
Temperatures Key to Increasing Floriculture Diversity |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Cool temperature treatments may be the key to the successful greenhouse production of osteospermums, native South African wild daisies that are gaining popularity in the United States as ornamental plants. |
Candace Pollock |
Jim Metzger |
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12/10/2001 |
Soybeans Shine Amid A Questionable Season |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Despite variable growing conditions across the state, this season's soybean crop produced better-than-expected yields. |
Candace Pollock |
Jim Beuerlein |
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12/10/2001 |
Soybean Performance Trials Help Farmers Choose Productive Varieties |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Soybean diseases, such as Phytophthora root rot and Sclerotinia white mold, are the biggest limiting factors when it comes to producing a good crop. |
Candace Pollock |
Jim Beuerlein |
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12/10/2001 |
Fields Should Be Tested For Soybean Cyst Nematode |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Soybean growers should be testing soil samples to determine the presence of soybean cyst nematode, a small round worm that can cause severe yield losses.
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Candace Pollock |
Mac Riedel |
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12/10/2001 |
Gypsy Moth Populations Increasing in Ohio |
WOOSTER, Ohio - More than 42,000 acres of Ohio's forests were defoliated by the gypsy moth in 2001, nearly twice the amount of damage that occurred in 2000, according to Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) statistics. |
Candace Pollock |
Dan Herms |
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12/18/2001 |
OSU Extension to Hold Scrapie Eradication Programs |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Producers who have questions or concerns regarding the United States Department of Agriculture's new regulations for sheep and goat identification will have the opportunity to attend one of seven Ohio State University Extension/USDA-sponsored programs in January and February.
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Candace Pollock |
Bill Shulaw |
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12/19/2001 |
Chow Line: Washing hands can make you feel good (for 1/6/02) |
How can I convince my teenager to wash his hands before he eats?
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Martha Filipic |
Lydia Medeiros |
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12/19/2001 |
Herbicide-Treated Mulches Effective Method of Weed Control |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Mulches pre-treated with herbicides have been found to be an effective method of weed control on ornamental plants grown in nursery or landscape settings. |
Candace Pollock |
Hannah Mathers |
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01/03/2002 |
Food-Borne Pathogens May Be Controlled Through Manure Management |
WOOSTER, Ohio - The effects of nutrition and waste management on microbial pathogens found in manure may help to control their spread from the environment to humans.
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Candace Pollock |
Mo Saif, Qijing Zhang |
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01/03/2002 |
Evaluate Numerous Sources When Choosing Corn Hybrids |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Farmers should evaluate corn performance data from as many locations as possible when choosing hybrids to plant next season.
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Candace Pollock |
Peter Thomison |
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01/08/2002 |
Swine Feed Additive A Major Focus at Pork Producer Programs |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - A swine feed additive that has been shown to increase growth rate, enhance feed efficiency and improve carcass characteristics will be a major topic of discussion at upcoming Ohio State University Extension pork producer programs.
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Candace Pollock |
Don Levis, Steve Moeller |
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01/08/2002 |
Shrub Rose Versatility Appealing to Flower-Lovers |
WOOSTER, Ohio - If you ask somebody to name their favorite flower, they will most likely tell you the rose. |
Candace Pollock |
Gary Anderson |
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01/08/2002 |
Corn Rootworm Populations Decreasing in Ohio |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Populations of western corn rootworm beetles in Ohio soybean fields were lower this year than in 2000, according to a recent Ohio State University Extension survey.
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Candace Pollock |
Bruce Eisley |
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01/15/2002 |
Benefits of Organic Mulching Extend Below the Soil Surface |
WOOSTER, Ohio - The impact of organic mulches on soil nutrient content and plant health may extend deeper than just the topsoil.
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Candace Pollock |
Dan Herms |
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01/15/2002 |
Cost-Cutting, Environmentally-Sound Farming Practices Highlight Conference |
ADA, Ohio - Farmers looking to cut production costs while improving their environmental impact may find such opportunities through research information, management practices and technology updates being highlighted at the annual Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference, Feb. 25-26 at Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio.
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Candace Pollock |
Dave Jones, Randall Reeder |
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01/15/2002 |
Raspberry Production Increasing in Ohio |
PIKETON, Ohio - Raspberry production is on the rise in Ohio, according to a series of surveys conducted by Ohio State University and Ohio Agricultural Statistics Service researchers. |
Candace Pollock |
Sandy Kuhn |
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01/15/2002 |
Consumer Surveys Help Boost Taste Quality of Pasteurized Cider |
WOOSTER, Ohio - Which tastes better: pasteurized or fresh-pressed cider? According to a series of Ohio State University consumer surveys, it's a split decision.
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Candace Pollock |
Joe Scheerens |
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01/23/2002 |
Winter Wheat Acreage Down in Ohio |
WOOSTER, Ohio - Ohio's winter wheat acreage is down this year, an eight-percent drop compared to last year, according to the United States Department of Agriculture's Winter Wheat Seedings report.
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Candace Pollock |
Pat Lipps |
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01/23/2002 |
Nursery Production Technique Becoming a Growing Trend |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - A relatively new landscape and nursery stock production technique that combines conventional field and container practices is finding a successful niche in the industry.
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Candace Pollock |
Hannah Mathers |
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01/23/2002 |
SARE Grant Applications Available Beginning in February |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Farmers seeking to produce new crops, market agricultural projects or develop environmentally friendly, viable production systems are invited to apply for a grant that will afford them the opportunity to tackle such endeavors. |
Candace Pollock |
Mike Hogan |
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01/29/2002 |
OSU Extension Tax Management Factsheets Available |
FINDLAY, Ohio - Ohio State University Extension has made available several Farm Income Tax Management factsheets for producers and landowners who may need tax management tips. |
Candace Pollock |
Robert Fleming |
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01/29/2002 |
Insect's Sweet Tooth Troublesome for Fruit Growers |
WOOSTER, Ohio - It isn't enough that homeowners must battle to keep the multicolored Asian lady beetle out of their homes, now Ohio fruit growers must contend with another one of the insect's behavioral quirks: an insatiable appetite for sugar.
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Candace Pollock |
Joe Kovach |
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01/29/2002 |
Insect Pest Not So Pesky |
WOOSTER, Ohio - The strawberry bud weevil, an insect that feeds on strawberry plants, may not be as much of a concern as once originally thought. |
Candace Pollock |
Joe Kovach |
