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08/15/2001 |
Protein May Hold Key for Vaccine Development of Pathogen |
WOOSTER, Ohio - Ohio State University researchers are hoping that a protein in a food-borne pathogen may lead to vaccine development in its common host - chickens. |
Candace Pollock |
Qijing Zhang |
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02/27/2012 |
MEDIA ADVISORY: Norovirus Experts Available to Discuss Recent Outbreaks |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Two recent outbreaks of norovirus in Granville in central Ohio -- on top of other outbreaks across the country -- have Ohio State University food safety experts warning people to take precautions to prevent the spread of the foodborne illness.
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Martha Filipic |
Qiuhong Wang, Linda Saif |
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05/26/2010 |
Cover Crops Can Serve Corn Nitrogen Needs in Continous No-Till |
PIKETON, Ohio – Cover crops incorporated into a continuous no-till field crop rotation can produce enough nitrogen to complement, or in some cases, replace corn nitrogen fertilizer applications, according to long-term Ohio State University Extension research.
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Candace Pollock |
Rafiq Islam |
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07/14/2005 |
Vinegar Makes Good Organic Herbicide |
PIKETON, Ohio — A common food product, famous for its smorgasbord of uses in everything from the home to health to lawn care, has been found to be an effective herbicide in vegetable and high-value fruit production. |
Candace Pollock |
Rafiq Islam |
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05/14/2007 |
Worried About Fuel Prices? Grow Cover Crops for Fertilizer Needs |
PIKETON, Ohio -- Cover crops, if planted at the right time and used with the proper crop rotation, can be biomass workhorses. |
Candace Pollock |
Rafiq Islam |
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10/07/2002 |
Spicing Up Ohio's Veggie Market With Exotic Crops |
PIKETON, Ohio - Looking to grow and market something different than tomatoes, cucumbers or peppers? How does amaranth, jute, Alaskan yard-long beans or malabar spinach grab you?
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Candace Pollock |
Rafiq Islam |
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02/14/2012 |
Cover Crops Boost Soil Health, Nutrients, Earthworms and Lower Costs |
PIKETON, Ohio – Ohio farmers looking to improve the overall health of their soil should consider planting oilseed radish, cereal rye, cowpea or Austrian winter pea as a cover crop, which can improve soil health and save money, says a soil scientist at the Ohio State University South Centers in Piketon.”
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Tracy Turner |
Rafiq Islam |
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05/26/2010 |
Cover Crops Can Serve Corn Nitrogen Needs in Continous No-Till |
PIKETON, Ohio ââ¬â Cover crops incorporated into a continuous no-till field crop rotation can produce enough nitrogen to complement, or in some cases, replace corn nitrogen fertilizer applications, according to long-term Ohio State University Extension research.
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Candace Pollock |
Rafiq Islam |
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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 |
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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 |
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02/17/2004 |
Conservation Tillage Conference in 15th Year |
ADA, Ohio — From soil fertility to tillage systems comparisons to weed, insect and disease management, over 65 sessions with 70 speakers will encompass the topic of conservation tillage at the 15th annual Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference.
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Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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03/05/2009 |
CTTC Record Crowd Looking to Conservation Practices for On-Farm Savings |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- With rising crop input costs affecting the production bottom line, more farmers are recognizing the economic value and environmental benefits of conservation tillage practices.
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Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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03/12/2007 |
Strip Tillage an Option for No-Till Farmers with Continuous Corn |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- No-till farmers looking to plant corn after corn this growing season have the option of practicing strip tillage to maintain soil conservation benefits while reducing production issues associated with no-till monoculture crop systems. |
Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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01/14/2010 |
A Little Something for Everyone in Ag at Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference |
ADA, Ohio – Nearly 70 field crop production sessions ranging from biofuels to nutrient management to precision agriculture will dominate Ohio State University's Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference in February. |
Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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03/15/2007 |
Options Limited to Rectify Compacted Fields This Spring |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio corn growers who were unable to perform tillage operations last fall due to record-setting soggy conditions may be facing compaction issues, and depending on spring weather, have limited options to prepare for planting. |
Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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12/12/2008 |
Variable Rate Application May Save Money, Boost Yields; Learn More at National No-Till Conference |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Using variable rate fertilizer application in no-till cornfields may save growers money, as well as potentially boost yields. Ohio State University researchers will educate attendees of the National No-Till Conference how to use the precision agriculture technology to minimize costs and maximize profits. |
Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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01/10/2008 |
Conference Covers Breadth of Conservation Tillage Topics |
ADA, Ohio -- From nutrient management to cover crops, nearly 65 presentations related to conservation tillage crop production will be offered during this year's Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference.
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Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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12/16/2008 |
Tips to Save on Heating Costs This Winter |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Saving money on winter heating costs is always desirable, but may especially be important this season as homeowners continue to struggle through an economic recession.
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Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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09/23/2008 |
Mark Your Calendars for the 2009 Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference |
ADA, Ohio -- Mark your calendars Feb. 26-27, 2009 for Ohio State University's Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference. |
Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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09/24/2008 |
Remember Safety When Harvesting Downed Corn |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- With windblown corn in various conditions, from leaning stalks to plants on the ground, harvesting may be a challenge this fall. But in the haste to salvage crop losses, the one thing farmers should not forget is safety. |
Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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03/31/2008 |
Tilling the Soil? Vertical Tillage Offers the Most Benefits |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Farmers may practice tillage to break up compacted soil, aid in seed germination and control weeds, but how the soil is tilled has the most impact on crop productivity. |
Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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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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11/23/2010 |
Refine Your Ag Production Techniques/Boost Yields at Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference |
ADA, Ohio – Corn University and Soybean School will once again headline sessions of conservation tillage topics at the 2011 Ohio State University Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference. |
Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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10/05/2010 |
Try Cover Crops This Fall to Alleviate Compacted Soils |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – With harvest already out of the way for some Ohio corn and soybean producers, there may be ample time this fall to repair compaction-damaged fields. |
Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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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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08/12/2010 |
Learn to Farm Green Year-Round at Ohio No-Till Field Day, Sept. 8 |
WEST MANCHESTER, Ohio – A full day of no-till technology, products and emerging trends will be the focus of the Ohio No-Till Field Day on Sept. 8. |
Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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06/11/2008 |
No-Till Integral in Ethanol-Based Corn Production |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ethanol-based corn may be getting a bum rap, in light of the growing global food crisis, but the biofuel does have value, especially when produced using the right agricultural technique. |
Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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02/23/2012 |
Conference Offers Training for Crop Advisers and Farmers |
ADA, Ohio -- Farmers and certified crop advisers who attend Ohio State University's Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference this year will have several opportunities to hear from nationally known experts in the field of soil conservation, nutrient management and water quality.
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Tracy Turner |
Randall Reeder |
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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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10/14/2010 |
Managing Cover Crops in No-Till Focus of Ohio No-Till Conference |
PLAIN CITY, Ohio – Cutting no-till costs, improving soil quality, and growing profit margins with cover crops will be the featured themes at this year's Ohio No-Till Conference taking place on Dec. 7 in Plain City, Ohio. |
Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
