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05/07/2002 |
Environmental Changes to Crops May Have Ties to Health/Market Value |
WOOSTER, Ohio - Something as simple as moisture levels or heat stress can alter the chemical characteristics of a vegetable crop, which may change its nutritional or market value.
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Candace Pollock |
Matt Kleinhenz, Ted Radovich |
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05/07/2002 |
Performance Trials Help Industry Choose Best Cabbage Varieties |
WOOSTER, Ohio - Knowing what varieties of cabbage make for good sauerkraut, coleslaw or other dishes is the first step in growing a product that meets production criteria and satisfies consumer preferences. |
Candace Pollock |
Matt Kleinhenz |
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05/03/2002 |
Busy Soil Microbes Provide Macro Field Benefits |
WOOSTER, Ohio - Adding organic amendments to agricultural fields stimulates soil microbial activity, which in turn may reduce root diseases and promote overall plant health.
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Candace Pollock |
Brian McSpadden Gardener, Fred Michel, Harry Hoitink |
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05/01/2002 |
Nematodes Effective Against Grape Pest |
WOOSTER, Ohio - Two nematode species, one a native of Ohio, have been found to successfully control grape root borer, an insect pest responsible for major economic losses to the grape industry. |
Candace Pollock |
Parwinder Grewal |
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05/01/2002 |
Soybean Research/Products Focus of Collaborative Program |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio State University soybean breeders have joined forces with researchers from four other universities to help boost research and design ways soybean products can benefit consumers. |
Candace Pollock |
Steve St. Martin |
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04/25/2002 |
Corn Planting Behind Schedule |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Recent wet weather conditions are working against Ohio growers in getting their corn crop in the ground.
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Candace Pollock |
Peter Thomison |
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04/25/2002 |
Don't Count Wheat Out Just Yet |
WOOSTER, Ohio - Unseasonably warm temperatures to kick off spring in Ohio have given the state's wheat crop a boost in growth, and enough of one that questionable fields may be salvaged to produce a decent crop.
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Candace Pollock |
Pat Lipps |
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04/24/2002 |
It's Gypsy Moth Time Again |
WOOSTER, Ohio - Gypsy moths have begun emerging throughout Ohio and forestry officials speculate the invasive insects will continue to spread throughout the southeastern half of the state.
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Candace Pollock |
Dan Herms |
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04/24/2002 |
New Soybean Varieties Released |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Six new soybean varieties, available for seed production this spring, may offer improved field characteristics and increased nutritional benefits than current market varieties. |
Candace Pollock |
Steve St. Martin |
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04/24/2002 |
Agri-Terrorism Focus of Ohio State Study |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Just how prepared local and state agencies would be in the face of an agri-terrorism threat is the focus of a new Ohio State University study. |
Candace Pollock |
Joe Donnermeyer |
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04/24/2002 |
Three Receive Research Awards at April 23 OARDC Annual Conference |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Three Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center scientists were honored for their achievements at the centerâs 2002 annual conference yesterday (April 23) in Wooster.
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Kurt Knebusch |
Steve Slack |
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04/24/2002 |
Secrest Arboretum Crabapples Should Peak This Weekend (April 27â28) |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- The crabapple trees in Secrest Arboretum are starting to bloom and should peak this weekend. The arboretum, part of the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Centerâs Wooster campus, is home to more than 600 crabapple trees (Malus sp.) of more than 200 different types.
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Kurt Knebusch |
Ken Cochran |
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04/16/2002 |
Boosting Soybean Yield/Profits Involves a Mix of Management Practices |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Careful incorporation of inoculants, fungicide seed treatments and reduced seeding rates into a crop production program may give soybean farmers a boost in yield and extra money in their pockets at the end of the growing season.
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Candace Pollock |
Jim Beuerlein |
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04/16/2002 |
Slugs May Be Abundant This Year |
WOOSTER, Ohio - High slug populations may welcome no-till farmers to the start of the growing season.
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Candace Pollock |
Ron Hammond |
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04/11/2002 |
Fall Pansies One of the First Plants to Usher in Spring |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - In several garden plots on the Ohio State University agricultural campus, a splash of vibrant colors - blue, violet, white, yellow, red - stand out among the gray of bare trees and shrubs.
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Candace Pollock |
Claudio Pasian, Monica Kmetz-Gonzalez |
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04/09/2002 |
Direct Marketers May Be Exempt From Food License Registration |
PIKETON, Ohio - Ohio farmers who sell their products at farmer's markets, farm product auctions and similar direct marketing outlets may be exempt from food license registration and inspection if they meet certain requirements.
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Candace Pollock |
John Ellerman |
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04/09/2002 |
Composting Boosts Turfgrass Growth |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - A little composting can go a long way when establishing lawns in new urban developments.
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Candace Pollock |
Mike Boehm |
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04/09/2002 |
New Center to Promote Agricultural Safety and Health |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Agriculture is one of the most important United States industries, representing 13 percent of the nation's economy, but it is also one of the most dangerous. |
Candace Pollock |
Tom Bean |
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04/09/2002 |
Selenium Uptake in Berries Offers Organic Option in Nutrition |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Small fruit crops such as strawberries and black raspberries can effectively uptake selenium, increasing concentrations of the nutrient in its leaves and berries and providing potential health benefits for consumers. |
Candace Pollock |
Dick Funt |
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04/02/2002 |
Compost Helps Control Turfgrass Fungus |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Incorporating compost into soils when lawns are seeded reduces the severity of leaf rust, a fungal disease that attacks perennial ryegrass. |
Candace Pollock |
Mike Boehm |
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04/02/2002 |
Stewart's Bacterial Leaf Blight Predicted Severe This Year |
WOOSTER, Ohio - Stewart's bacterial leaf blight, a corn disease that can cause significant yield losses in susceptible hybrids, could be severe this growing season.
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Candace Pollock |
Bruce Eisley, Celeste Welty, Pat Lipps |
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04/02/2002 |
Improved Alfalfa Varieties Show Resistance Against Forage Crop Insect |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - New developments in alfalfa cultivars have proven to be effective in controlling potato leafhopper, an insect that can cause serious damage and yield loss to the forage crop. |
Candace Pollock |
Mark Sulc |
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03/29/2002 |
USDA: More Corn, Fewer Soybean Acres This Year |
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN -- America's premier crop stands to grab an even larger share of the nation's farm acres this spring.
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Steve Leer |
Chris Hurt |
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03/26/2002 |
Deep Tillage May Be of Value in Ohio |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Deep tillage, also known as subsoiling, may be beneficial in alleviating soil compaction and improving crop yields.
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Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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03/26/2002 |
Raspberry Cultivars Vary in Nutrient/Cancer-Fighting Components |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Red raspberry cultivars have been found to contain varying levels of nutrient components and antioxidants, opening the doors to grow and market fruits that pack the healthiest punch. |
Candace Pollock |
Dick Funt |
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03/26/2002 |
Organic Mulches May Restore Fertility of Degraded Soils |
WOOSTER, Ohio - Organic mulches may offer hope in restoring fertility of degraded soils in urban areas. |
Candace Pollock |
Dan Herms |
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03/20/2002 |
Strength of Wheat Crop Being Questioned |
WOOSTER, Ohio - Ohio's wheat crop has broken winter dormancy over a month early, raising concerns that the crop may be weakened prior to establishing re-growth come spring.
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Candace Pollock |
Pat Lipps |
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03/20/2002 |
Tillage vs. No-Till: A Tough Choice to Make |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - To till or not to till? Balancing conservation with productivity makes for a weighty decision, says an Ohio State University agronomist. |
Candace Pollock |
Jim Beuerlein |
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03/20/2002 |
Hybrid Trials Help Fuel Growing Interest in White Corn |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - White corn, a specialty crop used to make taco shells and corn chips, is receiving greater attention among Ohio growers looking for an alternative to yellow feed corn. |
Candace Pollock |
Peter Thomison |
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03/13/2002 |
Researchers Seeking Alternative Uses for Soybeans |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - There may be more uses for soybean oil than just as a food product.
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Candace Pollock |
Steve St. Martin |
