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08/31/2007 |
Forage Production Strategies for Horses at Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio -- With alfalfa harvest falling short and much of Ohio's pastureland unsuitable for forage due to this season's drought, managing adequate, high-quality feed for horses has become a challenge for many owners.
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Candace Pollock |
Gary Wilson |
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08/31/2007 |
Chow Line: Keep viruses at bay by washing hands (for 9/9/07) |
What are "noroviruses," and how can they be prevented?
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Martha Filipic |
Lydia Medeiros |
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08/30/2007 |
Researchers Looking for Flood-Tolerant Soybeans |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Little can be done to prevent soybean injury due to flooding, but the future is bright for farmers to grow varieties tolerant to the effects of standing water. |
Candace Pollock |
Tara Vantoai |
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08/30/2007 |
Save on Fuel Costs with Natural-Air Grain Drying |
LONDON, Ohio -- A decades-old grain-drying technique is getting a renewed push in the face of today's higher energy costs. |
Candace Pollock |
Robert Hansen |
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08/29/2007 |
Smart Stuff with Twig Walkingstick: Your Home, Where Giant Buffalo Once Roamed (for the Week of Sept. 2, 2007) |
Q. Dear Twig: The mammoth. The mastodon. The saber-toother tiger. Where'd they live? Where'd they go?
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Kurt Knebusch |
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08/29/2007 |
New Extension Tool Helping Farmers Save on Fertilizer |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- A new economic tool, developed by Ohio State University Extension, is changing the way corn farmers manage their fertilizer inputs -- and helping them save money in the process. |
Candace Pollock |
Robert Mullen |
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08/29/2007 |
Farm Bill Debate Lined Up for Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio -- The 2007 Farm Bill will be a hot topic at Ohio State University's Farm Science Review, with university agricultural economists gathering for a panel discussion to help farmers interpret the language of the bill as it nears passage in Congress.
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Candace Pollock |
Carl Zulauf |
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08/27/2007 |
Learn More About Ag Law Policies at Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio -- The cases, codes and regulations of agriculture law can be confusing and easily misunderstood. Ohio State University's Farm Science Review will be the place where the complexities of zoning, nuisance laws and liability issues are unraveled. |
Candace Pollock |
Peggy Hall |
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08/27/2007 |
Rain Gardens Beautify, While Protecting the Environment |
LONDON, Ohio -- Gardens do more than beautify an area, instill a love for plants, and provide food and shelter for wildlife. They can also be a source of environmental conservation. |
Candace Pollock |
Alicia Fager |
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08/27/2007 |
OSU Extension to Host SARE Grant Workshop |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State University Extension will be hosting a Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) application workshop for individuals interested in applying for the 2007 North Central Region Farmer and Rancher Grant Program. |
Candace Pollock |
Mike Hogan |
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08/26/2007 |
Smart Stuff with Twig Walkingstick: Motorcycle Muffins (for the Week of Aug. 26, 2007) |
Q. Dear Twig: Can animal poop on the road cause a crash?
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Kurt Knebusch |
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08/24/2007 |
OARDC Announces 2007 Family, Brown Scholarships |
WOOSTER, Ohio ââ¬â Four college students from northeast Ohio have been named recipients of OARDC scholarships.
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Kurt Knebusch |
OARDC Human Resources office |
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08/24/2007 |
Chow Line: How sweet they are: A tale of two beets (for 9/2/07) |
Are sugar beets the same thing as the beets that are pickled or canned?
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Martha Filipic |
Matt Kleinhenz |
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08/23/2007 |
Precision Agriculture, From Old to New, at Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio -- Precision agriculture technology, from familiar to new equipment, will be displayed and demonstrated at this year's Farm Science Review. |
Candace Pollock |
Matt Darr |
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08/23/2007 |
Ohio's Crops Could Face Flood Damage |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Many corn and soybean fields are submerged in water after heavy rains swamped portions of north central Ohio earlier this week. Ohio State University Extension agronomists are still evaluating the impact of potential flood damage, the effects of which are dependent on stage of crop development, length of the flooding period, speed of water movement, and other factors.
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Candace Pollock |
Anne Dorrance, Jim Beuerlein, Peter Thomison |
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08/22/2007 |
Master Gardener Coordinator, Heritage Gardens Teach Ohio's History |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State University Extension's statewide Master Gardener volunteer coordinator has been appointed president of the Friends of the Ohio Governor's Residence and Heritage Garden. |
Candace Pollock |
Pam Bennett |
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08/22/2007 |
Recycling Program Launches at Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio -- Ohio State University's Farm Science Review is getting greener.
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Candace Pollock |
Chuck Gamble, Linda Wuethrich |
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08/21/2007 |
OSU Extension to Host Land Use Conference |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- From planning and zoning to eminent domain, Ohio State University Extension will take a look at where Ohio is heading in its land use policies through an Ohio Land Use Conference, taking place Sept. 14. |
Candace Pollock |
Peggy Hall |
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08/20/2007 |
Keep an Eye on Late-Season Soybean Diseases |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Ohio's soybean season may be winding down, but there still are numerous diseases and pests that growers are contending with. |
Candace Pollock |
Anne Dorrance |
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08/19/2007 |
Smart Stuff with Twig Walkingstick: Septic Secrets! (for the Week of Aug. 19, 2007) |
Q. Dear Twig: What goes on in a septic tank?
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Kurt Knebusch |
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08/17/2007 |
Chow Line: Dry garden veggies for longtime bounty (for 8/26/07) |
I want to dehydrate some of the vegetables from my garden this year. What guidelines do you recommend? |
Martha Filipic |
Doris Herringshaw |
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08/15/2007 |
Think of the Honey Bee When Spraying for Soybean Aphids |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Insecticides may be the only effective means to control the soybean aphid, but what can stop the pest may also be harmful to beneficial insects, such as honeybees.
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Candace Pollock |
Jim Tew, Ron Hammond |
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08/15/2007 |
Millin', Chillin', and Grillin' Returns to Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio -- Music, food, and a little rest and relaxation will be the order of each day at Utzinger Garden during at Ohio State University's Farm Science Review. |
Candace Pollock |
Pam Bennett |
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08/14/2007 |
Get Insects and Plant Diseases Analyzed 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.
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Candace Pollock |
Barb Bloetscher, Ron Hammond |
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08/14/2007 |
Family Fundamentals: Healthy choices can have financial payoff (for August 2007) |
My husband and I can't seem to stay motivated to eat better or live more healthfully in general. Any tips to help us stay on track?
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Martha Filipic |
Dan Remley |
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08/14/2007 |
Some Wheat Varieties Suitable for Wide-Row Production |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Some wheat varieties grown in Ohio produce as much yield in 15-inch rows as they do in traditional 7.5-inch rows, according to Ohio State University Extension research. This option enables farmers to slim their equipment usage and cut their seeding rates in half, saving them money. |
Candace Pollock |
Jim Beuerlein |
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08/14/2007 |
Wheat Planting Intentions for 2008 Promising |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Ohio wheat growers are anticipated to increase their acreage this fall.
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Candace Pollock |
Jim Beuerlein, Pierce Paul |
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08/10/2007 |
Chow Line: Exercise can help curb diabetes (for 8/19/07) |
Why is physical activity so important for people with diabetes? |
Martha Filipic |
Carla Miller, Jackie Buell |
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08/09/2007 |
Smart Stuff with Twig Walkingstick: Why Katy Doesn't (for the Week of Aug. 12, 2007) |
Q. Dear Twig: I know how katydids make that sound. What does it mean when they do it then stop?
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Kurt Knebusch |
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08/09/2007 |
Drought Stressed Crops Can Be Chopped For Silage |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Ohio farmers giving up on their drought-stressed corn and soybeans for grain may find value in chopping the plants for silage, especially in situations of low forage inventory.
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Candace Pollock |
Bill Weiss |
