05/29/2002 |
Increased Farm Bill Funding Means More Conservation Results |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - With a 10 percent increase in funding over the 1996 Farm Bill, introduction of new programs and 21 percent of the 2002 Farm Bill's budget devoted to conservation, improvements to water quality, wildlife habitats and the environment appears to be increasing in importance.
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Candace Pollock |
Brent Sohngen |
05/31/2002 |
Chow Line: Vegetarian teens might eat better (for 6/16/02) |
A few months ago, my 15-year-old son decided he wanted to follow a vegetarian diet. I've been skeptical about the wisdom of his choice. Should I be concerned?
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Martha Filipic |
Jaime Ackerman |
06/06/2002 |
"Emerging" Problems Plague Corn/Soybeans |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Unfavorable growing conditions throughout parts of Ohio may be creating emergence problems in corn and soybeans.
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Candace Pollock |
Jim Beuerlein |
06/06/2002 |
Emerging Problems Plague Corn/Soybeans |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Unfavorable growing conditions throughout parts of Ohio may be creating emergence problems in corn and soybeans.
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Candace Pollock |
Peter Thomison |
06/10/2002 |
Marketing Theme of 2002 Ohio Profitability Tour |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio farm families looking for economic alternatives to sustain their farming operations can attend any one of 20 tours highlighted in the 2002 Ohio Farm Profitability Tour Series. |
Candace Pollock |
Mike Hogan |
06/10/2002 |
Ohio's Wheat Production Continues to Shrink |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio's first wheat production forecast is down 10 percent compared to last year, continuing the state's trend of a shrinking crop the past several years.
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Candace Pollock |
Matt Roberts, Pat Lipps |
06/10/2002 |
Head Scab Risk Low in Ohio |
WOOSTER, Ohio - Much of Ohio's wheat crop may have escaped the risk of head scab disease, a bright spot in what's shaping up to be a rather dismal growing season for crop producers.
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Candace Pollock |
Pat Lipps |
06/11/2002 |
Wet Spring Focus of Vegetable Grower Tour |
BRADNER, Ohio - Ohio State University vegetable crop specialists are using this spring's overly wet weather to help paint a picture of effective management practices for an upcoming Vegetable Grower Tour. |
Candace Pollock |
Mac Riedel |
06/11/2002 |
Myriad of Problems May Await Late-Planted Crops |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Everything from reduced yields, to insect and disease problems, to poor growth performance may be in store for corn and soybean growers this summer as a result of late planting.
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Candace Pollock |
Anne Dorrance, Pat Lipps, Jim Beuerlein, Peter Thomison |
06/25/2002 |
Chow Line: Whole grains a whole lot better (for 7/14/02) |
I happen to like whole-wheat bread, brown rice and other whole grains, but I have a hard time convincing my husband to try them. Can you list the reasons why whole grains are better for you?
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Martha Filipic |
Jaime Ackerman |
07/01/2002 |
Researchers Seeking New Ways to Control Nursery Tree Pest |
WOOSTER, Ohio - From soil-applied systemic insecticides to tree guards, Ohio State University entomologists are looking for ways to control one of the most economically damaging insect pests in Ohio's nursery industry. |
Candace Pollock |
Dan Herms |
07/01/2002 |
New Test Simplifies Soil Quality Assessment |
PIKETON, Ohio - Assessing soil organic matter for overall soil quality can now be done in an agricultural field, a greenhouse and even a homeowner's backyard garden.
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Candace Pollock |
Rafiq Islam, Shawn Wright |
07/01/2002 |
Ginseng May Be a Lucrative Specialty Crop |
PIKETON, Ohio - A group of tiny plants, no more than an inch in height, inconspicuously grow in a wooded area on the grounds of Ohio State University's South Centers at Piketon.
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Candace Pollock |
Rafiq Islam, Shawn Wright |
07/02/2002 |
Pork Producers Invited to AI School |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Workers' job satisfaction, working conditions, technical skill and attitude can affect the success of artificial insemination (AI), according to recent studies at North Carolina State University. Producers of show pigs may pay up to $500 per dose of semen, making the success of AI programs an important investment.
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Emily McConnell |
Don Levis |
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 |
07/03/2002 |
Frost Damage May Contribute to Low Wheat Yields |
WOOSTER, Ohio - Frost damage on Ohio wheat that occurred earlier in the growing season is becoming more evident now that harvest has begun.
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Candace Pollock |
Pat Lipps |
07/08/2002 |
New Root Rot-Resistant Soybean Gene Discovered |
WOOSTER, Ohio - A new soybean gene, showing resistance to Phytophthora root rot, has been identified - the first time in nearly 20 years a gene exhibiting effectiveness against the disease has been discovered.
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Candace Pollock |
Anne Dorrance, Steve St. Martin |
07/10/2002 |
A Clean Greenhouse Means Healthier Plants |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The cleaner the greenhouse, the fewer the problems with insects and plant diseases. |
Candace Pollock |
Steve Nameth |
07/10/2002 |
Sixth Annual Tour of Gardens Set for July 14 |
MARYSVILLE, Ohio - The diversity of Union County gardens will be the focus of the sixth annual Tour of Gardens to be held July 14. |
Candace Pollock |
Laura McConnell |
07/12/2002 |
Proper Storage Important to Keeping Seeds Viable |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Keeping a plant seed dry is the most important storage rule in maintaining its viability. |
Candace Pollock |
Susan Stieve |
07/15/2002 |
Ohio State to Implement Sheep Tail Docking Program |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Producers, livestock exhibitors and youth will be introduced to optional methods of tail docking sheep during the Ohio State Fair in August.
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Candace Pollock |
Bill Shulaw, Henry Zerby, James Kinder |
07/15/2002 |
New Ohio State Extension Crop Field Guide Available |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Growers seeking information about crop management, insect and disease problems and weed identification while in the field may find a new Ohio State University Extension pocket field guide helpful. |
Candace Pollock |
Peter Thomison |
07/15/2002 |
Increasing Stresses Could Impact Soybean Yields |
WOOSTER, Ohio - Ohio's soybean crop may be hard-pressed to deliver this growing season.
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Candace Pollock |
Anne Dorrance |
07/16/2002 |
'More Beef for Less Money' Highlight of Field Day |
COSHOCTON, Ohio â Beef cattle farmers know all too well that winter feeding takes a big bite out of the ruminantsâ maintenance budget. The good news is that alternative feeding methods can reduce the total cost of raising cows without affecting productivity.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Steven Loerch |
07/16/2002 |
Agronomy Newsletter Worth Millions to Ohio Farmers |
BUCYRUS, Ohio - Ohio farmers and agri-businesses saved over $11.2 million last year in reduced pesticide and herbicide costs and increased crop production with the help of C.O.R.N. |
Candace Pollock |
Steve Prochaska |
07/16/2002 |
Birdseed May Make Your Plants Sick |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - What homeowners feed wild birds may not be very good for their plants and vegetable garden. |
Candace Pollock |
Steve Nameth |
07/17/2002 |
New 4-H Center Receives $50,000 Pledge |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Tiney McComb, chairman, president, and CEO of Heartland Bank, feels he has much to give back to the program that significantly impacted his life as a 9-year-old boy growing up on a farm.
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Karen Daniels |
Bill McCleery |
07/18/2002 |
Exotic Tree Pest Generating Concern in Forestry/Nursery Industries |
WOOSTER, Ohio - A new tree pest, discovered last month in Michigan, could pose a threat to Ohio's nursery industry and native forests if it ever crossed the state border.
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Candace Pollock |
Dan Herms |
07/18/2002 |
Follow Label When Using Feed Additive on Show Pigs |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - A change in Ohio's exhibition livestock laws now allows producers to legally use an FDA-approved feed additive in their show pigs.
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Candace Pollock |
Gary Bowman, Steve Moeller |
07/22/2002 |
Ohio State-Sponsored Berry Tour Held July 30 |
URBANA, Ohio - Thinking about diving into red and black raspberry production? Learn about the successes and failures of some berry growers through an Ohio State University-sponsored berry tour on July 30. |
Candace Pollock |
Sandy Kuhn |