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06/29/2007 |
Chow Line: Cut overall fats, then boost healthful ones (for 7/8/07) |
I can never remember what types of fat are the healthful kinds. What kinds of fats should I be looking for? |
Martha Filipic |
Gail Kaye |
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06/29/2007 |
Chow Line: Calorie confusion can derail weight loss (for 7/15/07) |
I want to lose weight, but I don't want to go "on a diet" -- diets have never worked for me in the past. Any ideas? |
Martha Filipic |
Gail Kaye |
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06/28/2007 |
Exotic Elm Tree Pest Found for First Time in Ohio |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- An exotic insect that can cause cosmetic damage to elm trees has been reported for the first time in Ohio.
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Candace Pollock |
Curtis Young |
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06/27/2007 |
Producers Facing Hay Shortage, But Forage Options Aplenty |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio producers may be facing a hay shortage this season due to dry conditions, but other forage and grazing alternatives exist to feed livestock. |
Candace Pollock |
Steve Boyles |
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06/26/2007 |
Downy Mildew Found in Ohio Cucumbers: Growers Advised to Protect Crop |
WOOSTER, Ohio ââ¬â Downy mildew has been found on cucumber farms in northern Ohio, and Ohio State University vegetable experts are asking growers to take measures now to prevent damage from this potentially devastating disease.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Sally Miller |
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06/26/2007 |
Stressed Crops Tapping Hidden Soil Moisture, But Rain Still Needed |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Despite some recent showers, drought-like conditions continue across Ohio and field crops are beginning to exhibit signs of stress. At the moment, however, enough soil moisture is still available for the crops to get by.
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Candace Pollock |
Harold Watters, Peter Thomison |
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06/26/2007 |
OSU Extension and 4-H Team Up on ATV Safety |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Improper use and lack of safety gear are the two major causes of ATV (all-terrain vehicle) crashes for both youth and adults. Ohio State University Extension and the National 4-H Council are teaming up this summer and fall to educate ATV operators so that a fun time doesn't turn into a disaster. |
Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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06/25/2007 |
Two Ohio 4-H'ers Receive National Recognition |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Two Ohio 4-H members received national recognition in Washington D.C. recently.
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Martha Filipic |
Kathy Cox |
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06/25/2007 |
Frogeye, Not Rust, Found in Ohio Soybean Sentinel Plots |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Ohio State University's soybean sentinel plot program, established in 2005 to track soybean rust (still a no-show in Ohio), is fulfilling its purpose as the first line of defense against more immediate, threatening diseases. One of those is frogeye leaf spot.
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Candace Pollock |
Anne Dorrance |
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06/22/2007 |
Chow Line: Summertime Corn: How sweet it is (for 7/1/07) |
What makes corn on the cob so sweet?
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Martha Filipic |
Hugo Melgar-Quinonez, Bob Precheur |
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06/22/2007 |
Smart Stuff with Twig Walkingstick: Tire Taters! (for the Week of June 24, 2007) |
Q. Dear Twig: My friend's dad is growing potatoes in old car tires. Why? How?
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Kurt Knebusch |
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06/21/2007 |
Forgotten Wheat Pest Back in Ohio |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- A wheat pest that has been off the radar screen for the past three decades in Ohio may be making a comeback.
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Candace Pollock |
Ron Hammond |
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06/18/2007 |
Hot, Dry Conditions Could Invite Two-Spotted Spider Mite |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Ohio's abnormally dry to moderate drought conditions could set the stage for potential problems from a pest that thrives under such an environment. |
Candace Pollock |
Ron Hammond |
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06/18/2007 |
Ohio Wheat Speeding to Early Harvest, But Potentially Low Yields |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Due to dry conditions and high temperatures throughout Ohio this season, growers may not be harvesting a bumper wheat crop. |
Candace Pollock |
Pierce Paul |
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06/15/2007 |
Soybean Aphid Arrival to Ohio Early |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- The soybean aphid, which is predicted in large numbers throughout the Midwest this season, is showing up in Ohio earlier than anticipated. |
Candace Pollock |
Ron Hammond |
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06/15/2007 |
Dry Weather Could Aggravate Insect Damage on Crops |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Pest pressure on Ohio field crops is not unusual, but with this season's abnormally dry conditions, any extensive feeding injury could put stressed plants in further jeopardy.
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Candace Pollock |
Ron Hammond |
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06/15/2007 |
Brazilian Researcher Visits OARDC to Discuss Bio-energy Collaborations |
WOOSTER, Ohio Brazil is an international leader in the production of biofuels from crops. Ohio State University has a widely recognized crop breeding and biotechnology program and is leading efforts in the state to develop renewable fuels, energy and materials. So it makes sense that both parties get together to compare notes and learn from each other as they seek to make further strides in the worlds emerging bioecononomy.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Steve Slack |
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06/14/2007 |
Continuous Corn Could Impact Water Quality |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- With continuous corn production comes increased nitrogen inputs and higher chances of water quality issues associated with run-off. But the concerns lie more with moving land from conservation programs into row-crop production than switching from a multiple crop to a monoculture system, says an Ohio State University Extension nutrient management and soil fertility specialist.
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Candace Pollock |
Matt Roberts, Robert Mullen |
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06/13/2007 |
Test Fish Farms to Control Deadly Virus |
PIKETON, Ohio -- A newly emerging fish virus spreading among wild species is causing concerns in Ohio's farmed aquaculture industry. But testing fish farms for the disease can help contain it. |
Candace Pollock |
Geoff Wallat |
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06/13/2007 |
Family Fundamentals: Children's traits don't change, but parenting can adjust (for June 2007) |
My two children are complete opposites. One is easy-going and pleasant, and the other actually drives me crazy. Why does this happen? Is there anything I can do?
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Martha Filipic |
Terri Worthington |
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06/13/2007 |
Smart Stuff with Twig Walkingstick: The Gift of Pbbbbbt! (for the Week of June 17, 2007) |
Q. Dear Twig: What does it mean to give someone a raspberry?
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Kurt Knebusch |
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06/11/2007 |
Land Values Survey Aids in Farm Financial Management |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The value of Ohio's cropland is projected to increase an average of 4.5 percent this year, according to an Ohio State University agricultural economics survey -- continuing the sharp upward trend of the state's land values over the past three to five years. |
Candace Pollock |
Barry Ward |
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06/08/2007 |
Chow Line: Keep moving to burn more calories (for 6/17/07) |
I'm always much more physically active in the summer, but this year I'm also watching what I eat. How can I tell how many calories I'm burning?
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Martha Filipic |
Lydia Medeiros |
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06/07/2007 |
OARDC Breaks Ground for State-of-the-art Feedstock Processing Research Facility |
WOOSTER, Ohio ââ¬â The Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC) has begun construction of a state-of-the-art Feedstock Processing Research Facility, which is expected to increase the quality of feeds for vital livestock and poultry research and aid in the development of renewable industrial products.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Ken Scaife |
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06/06/2007 |
Smart Stuff with Twig Walkingstick: Build Your Own Bee House (for the Week of June 10, 2007) |
Q. Dear Twig: How can I build a house for native bees? You mentioned it last week.
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Kurt Knebusch |
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06/05/2007 |
Soybean Breeding Program Growing to Meet Industry Demands |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Growing demand for food-grade and industrial-use soybean varieties has spurred an expansion of Ohio State University's soybean breeding program -- a welcome boost in a highly competitive industry. |
Candace Pollock |
Steve St. Martin |
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05/31/2007 |
Dry Weather Curse and Blessing for Ohio's Corn |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Prolonged dry weather may turn out to be both a curse and a blessing for Ohio's developing corn crop.
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Candace Pollock |
Peter Thomison |
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05/31/2007 |
Researchers Evaluating Switchgrass Production in Ohio |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- With double the biomass output compared to corn and low management inputs, switchgrass is shaping up to be a viable alternative crop for biofuels production. But is it an option for Ohio farmers? |
Candace Pollock |
Rattan Lal |
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05/25/2007 |
Proper Proline Management Needed for Effective Results |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Proline may be the most effective fungicide on the market to suppress head scab on wheat, but for the product to be the most effective, careful risk assessment, timing of application, and proper application techniques are critical. |
Candace Pollock |
Pierce Paul |
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05/25/2007 |
Chow Line: Use crispers to store, separate produce |
I'm never really sure how to use the humidity controls on my refrigerator's fruit and vegetable crispers. Any advice?
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Martha Filipic |
Lydia Medeiros |
