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10/23/2006 |
Using Carbon Trading to Boost Economics of Developing Countries |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State University is teaming up with the United Nations and the Chicago Climate Exchange in a unique project that could boost economic opportunities for farmers in developing countries while, at the same time, improve the environment. |
Candace Pollock |
Rattan Lal |
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04/01/2010 |
National Speakers Headline Carbon Sequestration Symposium April 14 |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Industry stakeholders and scholars from across the nation will discuss current and emerging issues of urbanization and how to better manage environmental, ecological, social, economic and land-use inputs during a carbon sequestration symposium on April 14. |
Candace Pollock |
Rattan Lal |
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04/16/2009 |
Ohio State Soil Scientist Recognized for Food Security Efforts |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- When it comes to furthering food security efforts in developing countries, Ohio State University soil scientist Rattan Lal is in good company.
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Candace Pollock |
Rattan Lal |
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01/05/2006 |
Rewarding Conservation Farmers Through Carbon Trading |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — It's been said that money makes the world go 'round, and now it can also make it more environmentally friendly. |
Candace Pollock |
Rattan Lal |
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04/23/2008 |
Solution to Global Food Crisis is Managing Natural Resources |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The world may be on the verge of a second Green Revolution, says an Ohio State University soil scientist. But while the original pulled people from the brink of starvation using genetics, he believes the success of the current movement will be rooted in careful management of Earth's natural resources. |
Candace Pollock |
Rattan Lal |
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09/15/2009 |
Ag Icon Gone, But His Work Must Carry On, Says OSU Soil Scientist |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The global agricultural community lost an icon on Sept. 12. |
Candace Pollock |
Rattan Lal |
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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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09/21/2009 |
Geographical Society Recognizes Soil Scientist for Work on Climate Change, Food Security |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – An Ohio State University soil scientist has been recognized by a geographical organization for his role in land restoration as it relates to climate change and food security.
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Candace Pollock |
Rattan Lal |
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03/11/2009 |
No-Till Works, But Not Always Applicable for Storing Carbon |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- No-till is recognized globally as an ideal means of conserving soil and water while also storing soil carbon, but the agricultural practice may not be applicable under all environmental conditions. |
Candace Pollock |
Rattan Lal |
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04/03/2007 |
Iceland President Focuses on Green Energy During Ohio State Visit |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The country of Iceland is looking to transform itself into a living laboratory in the battle against climate change, and is partnering with Ohio State University to launch programs in soil conservation, carbon sequestration and other green energy initiatives. |
Candace Pollock |
Rattan Lal |
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10/26/2010 |
OSU Soil Scientist Gets Glimpse of Soviet Ag System; Receives Honorary Degree |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – It's not everyday one gets the chance to view agricultural life of a former Soviet nation.
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Candace Pollock |
Rattan Lal |
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01/08/2009 |
Researchers Measure Long-Term Impact of Compaction |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Farmers know that agricultural equipment can cause compaction in no-till crop fields, but Ohio State University researchers have found that, depending on soil type, compaction can be severe and persist for years. |
Candace Pollock |
Rattan Lal |
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12/01/2009 |
Iceland President Returning to Ohio to Raise Climate Change Awareness |
WOOSTER, Ohio – Iceland President Olafur Ragnar Grimsson is returning to Ohio to strengthen the bonds he created with Ohio State University faculty and staff when he visited campus in 2007. |
Candace Pollock |
Rattan Lal |
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07/14/2006 |
Ohio State Soil Scientist Receives Prestigious Award |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A world-renowned Ohio State University soil scientist has received a prestigious World Congress of Soil Science award, an honor bestowed upon recipients once every four years in conjunction with the World Congress of Soil Science conference.
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Candace Pollock |
Rattan Lal |
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08/13/2009 |
Ohio State Soil Scientist Receives Prestigious International Award |
NEW DELHI, India ââ¬â Ohio State University professor Rattan Lal received the prestigious international M.S. Swaminathan Award from the Trust for the Advancement of Agricultural Sciences on Aug. 11 in New Delhi, India.
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Suzanne Steel |
Rattan Lal |
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03/11/2005 |
Ohio State Soil Scientist Named 2005 Borlaug Recipient |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Rattan Lal, an Ohio State University soil scientist internationally renown for his strides in carbon management and sequestration, has been awarded the 2005 Norman E. Borlaug Award. |
Candace Pollock |
Rattan Lal |
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03/08/2010 |
Symposium in April to Explore Carbon Sequestration in Urban Green Spaces |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Americans covet urban green spaces. We manicure golf courses, tend lawns, work the soil for home gardens, create landscaping masterpieces, and turn parks into playgrounds. Yet little is known of the carbon footprint impacts that come with heavy use and intense management. |
Candace Pollock |
Rattan Lal |
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11/18/2009 |
OSU Soil Scientist Lends His Expertise for Al Gore's New Book |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – An internationally renown Ohio State University soil scientist has offered his expertise in carbon sequestration and soil management for a new book authored by Nobel Peace Prize winner and former Vice President Al Gore. |
Candace Pollock |
Rattan Lal |
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09/06/2007 |
Lake County Extension Educator Honored with National Nursery Award |
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The American Nursery & Landscape Association recently honored Randall H. Zondag with its Nursery Extension Award during its annual meeting in Washington, D.C.
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Jonathan Bardzik |
Randy Zondag |
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08/12/2004 |
Ohio State Plant Pathologist Recognized for Work on Fruit Crops |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- The next time you enjoy a sweet, juicy, disease-free apple or strawberry, take a few seconds to thank Ohio State University scientist Mike Ellis.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Randy Rowe |
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01/19/2000 |
All-new North American Maple Syrup Producers Manual Now Available |
Dripping with practical techniques, clear explanations and science-based recommendations, it stands as a must-have resource and reference.
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Kurt Knebusch |
Randy Heiligmann |
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01/26/2009 |
Reduce Inputs, Improve Bottom Line at Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference |
ADA, Ohio -- In today's economic climate, no-till farmers looking to reduce production inputs without hurting yields or their bottom line may find some solutions at the Ohio State University Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference. |
Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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03/19/2010 |
Use Equipment/Technology to Manage Risk |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – For farmers looking to manage weather-related economic risks, equipment and technology are their best friends. |
Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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05/29/2002 |
Wet Spring Ideal to Practice Controlled Traffic |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Practicing controlled traffic may afford growers a planting advantage at a time when wet conditions are keeping most farmers out of their fields. |
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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06/22/2009 |
Using Custom Rates to Show On-Farm Savings with No-Till |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The environmental and conservation benefits of no-till production may be reason enough to adopt the practice, but for many farmers the answer to one question remains a driving factor: "Will it improve my bottom line?" Farmers now have a way of putting a dollar value on no-till production, and based on an Ohio State University project, the method demonstrates potential on-farm savings. |
Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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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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01/14/2010 |
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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04/15/2009 |
Facing Compacted Soils? Practice Continuous No-Till for Better Yields |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- When using heavy machinery on cropland under potential compaction situations, farmers may get better yields by practicing continuous no-till than with annual deep tillage.
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Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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10/17/2002 |
Strip Tillage An Option For Corn Growers |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Corn growers considering fall tillage to alleviate soil compaction may find strip tillage a viable alternative to conventional tillage. |
Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
