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01/19/2007 |
Smart Stuff with Twig Walkingstick: Hey, Bu'b! Save Dough! Cut Gas! (for the Week of Jan. 21, 2007) |
Q. Dear Twig: What's with the curlicue light bulbs?
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Kurt Knebusch |
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01/18/2007 |
Conference All About Conservation Tillage |
ADA, Ohio -- From organic farming to cover crops, to nitrogen management and continuous corn production, participants of the Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference will have two days worth of conservation tillage topics to indulge in for the best in research, technology and production management.
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Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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01/18/2007 |
Learn More About Aquaculture at Ohio Aquaculture Association Conference |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Recirculating aquaculture, fish health and pond fertilization workshops will highlight the 2007 Ohio Aquaculture Association's annual meeting and conference Feb. 9 at University Plaza Hotel in Columbus, OH. |
Candace Pollock |
Geoff Wallat |
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01/17/2007 |
Organic Program Focuses on Cover Crops, Fertility |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Farmers interested in learning more about organic crop and livestock production have the opportunity to attend an Ohio State University Extension tri-state organic IP video program. |
Candace Pollock |
Alan Sundermeier |
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01/12/2007 |
Chow Line: Build muscle (and use it) to lose weight (for 1/21/07) |
I want to exercise more to help me lose weight. Should I focus more on strength-training or aerobics? |
Martha Filipic |
Jackie Buell |
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01/12/2007 |
Family Fundamentals: Set goals to create long-term savings plans (for January 2007) |
We have little debt except for our mortgage, but don't have any plan for saving money for the long term. How do we start?
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Martha Filipic |
Lois Clark |
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01/10/2007 |
Pencil Out Budget Before Jumping into Continuous Corn |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- There's more to the economics of continuous corn production than simply cashing in on potentially higher corn prices generated by growing ethanol demand. Growers should take the time to weigh those factors before making any decision to switch production practices. |
Candace Pollock |
Barry Ward |
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01/09/2007 |
Smart Stuff with Twig Walkingstick: Kilimanjaro Snow No Mo'? (for the Week of Jan. 14, 2007) |
Q. Dear Twig: What does global warming have to do with the snows of Kilimanjaro?
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Kurt Knebusch |
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01/05/2007 |
Chow Line: How to store oil is a controversial topic (for 1/14/07) |
I read on an Internet site that vegetable oil should be refrigerated after opening, but I've never done this and I've never had a problem. Should I start?
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Martha Filipic |
Jaime Foster |
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01/03/2007 |
Livestock Manure a Winner As Alternative Spring Crop Fertilizer |
OTTAWA, Ohio -- Applying livestock manure to growing crops has been found to produce yields comparable to traditional fertilizer applications, and the alternative option may mean more money in a farmer's pocket.
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Candace Pollock |
Glen Arnold, Jon Rausch |
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12/28/2006 |
Air Quality Workshops to Tackle Challenge of Ag Air Emissions |
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio -- A series of air quality workshops will be held in January to help address issues and concerns regarding agricultural air emissions, improve the understanding of federal air quality regulations, and explore the most effective technologies and management practices related to air quality control.
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Candace Pollock |
Jon Rausch, Lingying Zhao |
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12/22/2006 |
Annie's Project Coming to Ohio |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A risk management and business program tailored exclusively for farm women that has successfully swept across the Midwest in three short years is being offered in Ohio for the first time this winter. |
Candace Pollock |
Julia Woodruff |
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12/21/2006 |
Smart Stuff with Twig Walkingstick (for the Week of Jan. 7, 2007): Warmer Winters, Sooner Weevils |
Q.: Dear Twig: How do scientists know there's global warming — global climate change — going on?
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Kurt Knebusch |
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12/20/2006 |
Swine Niche Pork Producer Conference Offered |
BRYAN-MONTPELIER, Ohio -- Pork producers interested in non-traditional pork markets have the opportunity to attend the Swine Niche Pork Producer Conference Jan. 23 at the Ramada Conference Center in Bryan-Montpelier, Ohio. |
Candace Pollock |
Dale Ricker |
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12/20/2006 |
Farmer's Markets a Focus of Direct Agricultural Marketing Conference |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Managers and vendors seeking the tricks of the trade in keeping a farmers' market profitable have the opportunity to attend a series of workshops during the Ohio Direct Agricultural Marketing Association Conference.
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Candace Pollock |
Julie Fox |
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12/19/2006 |
Don't Forget Disease Resistance When Choosing Corn Hybrids |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Disease resistance shouldn't be overlooked when choosing corn hybrids for next season, especially if growers plan to make the switch to continuous corn.
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Candace Pollock |
Peter Thomison, Pierce Paul |
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12/19/2006 |
Chow Line: Fight colds, flu with balanced diet (for 12/31/06) |
Every winter, I seem to have one bad bout of cold or flu. Are there any foods I can eat that would help boost my immune system? |
Martha Filipic |
Marti Andrews |
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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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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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12/08/2006 |
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 |
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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12/08/2006 |
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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12/07/2006 |
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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12/05/2006 |
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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12/04/2006 |
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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12/01/2006 |
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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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 |
