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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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03/30/2010 |
Ten Approaches to Achieve High Corn Yields and Improve Profits |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – With record corn yields in Ohio last year and some fields averaging upwards of 240 bushels per acre, growers will be looking to squeeze every bushel out of their fields this growing season. |
Candace Pollock |
Peter Thomison |
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12/03/2001 |
Temperatures Key to Increasing Floriculture Diversity |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Cool temperature treatments may be the key to the successful greenhouse production of osteospermums, native South African wild daisies that are gaining popularity in the United States as ornamental plants. |
Candace Pollock |
Jim Metzger |
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05/26/2010 |
Technology Offers Green Method to Tackle Top Disease of Cereal Crops |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Technology developed by researchers at The Ohio State University and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) that will help manage the spread of one of the worst diseases affecting crops such as wheat and barley, has been licensed to Sci Protek, Inc., based in Vista, Calif.
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Candace Pollock |
Mike Boehm |
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06/23/2011 |
Teachers Named to Summer BioEnergy, BioProducts Program |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Fourteen Ohio educators have been chosen to participate in a multi-state project designed to bring the most current information on bioenergy and bioproducts into the classroom.
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Martha Filipic |
Dennis Hall |
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10/26/2004 |
Tax Workshops Focus on Law Issues/Changes |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Tax season is fast approaching and individuals who prepare and file tax returns for individuals, small business and farmers have the opportunity to attend several Ohio State University Extension-sponsored tax preparation workshops this winter.
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Candace Pollock |
Claudio Pasian, Warren Lee |
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11/15/2007 |
Tax Workshop Addresses Agricultural Issues |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Tax practitioners with an interest in farm income taxes will have an opportunity to attend a one-day farm tax workshop on Dec. 17. |
Candace Pollock |
Warren Lee |
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04/23/2009 |
Tap into the Local Foods Movement with a Farmers' Market |
PIKETON, Ohio -- With the current economy driving increased interest in local foods, more communities are looking to either start a farmers' market or expand an existing one as a way of fulfilling consumer demands. |
Candace Pollock |
Christie Welch |
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03/23/2010 |
Tall Fescue Could Be the Perfect Lawn Grass for Ohio |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – With its lush green color and fine texture, Kentucky bluegrass may be the lawn grass of choice among Ohioans, but tall fescue – with its many favorable attributes -- should not be overlooked.
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Candace Pollock |
Pam Sherratt |
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05/10/2012 |
Taking the Registered Tax Return Preparer Test? Here Are 2 Ways to Get Ready |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- OSU Extension and the OSU Income Tax School Program are offering two educational options to tax practitioners who are preparing to take the new Registered Tax Return Preparer competency test this year.
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David Marrison |
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03/05/2010 |
Take Steps to Reduce Compaction Before Spring Planting |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – With a late harvest, a wet fall and slow-melting snow, Ohio farmers may be facing more compaction issues than usual this spring. |
Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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07/09/2007 |
Take Steps to Protect Livestock from Heat Stress |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- As summer progresses and the temperature rises, livestock producers should be mindful of stresses the heat can put on animals. |
Candace Pollock |
Maurice Eastridge |
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05/02/2001 |
Take Steps to Control Ornamental Plant Diseases |
WOOSTER, Ohio - Homeowners and garden professionals should be taking steps now to control several ornamental plant diseases that can be problematic during wet spring weather, recommends an Ohio State University Extension agent. |
Candace Pollock |
Jim Chatfield |
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04/11/2007 |
Take Steps For Crop Success During Soybean Planting |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Properly preparing and planting a crop is critical to plants overcoming pests and diseases and producing profitable yields.
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Candace Pollock |
Anne Dorrance, Jim Beuerlein |
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10/16/2008 |
Take an IPM Approach to Strawberry Production. Learn How with an OSU Extension Training Program Nov. 14 |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State University Extension and Michigan State University Extension are joining forces to provide Midwest berry growers with an intensive strawberry Integrated Pest Management training program. |
Candace Pollock |
Julie Strawser |
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02/11/2008 |
Take an IPM Approach to Preventing Wheat Disease |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- As spring approaches, along with the subsequent "green-up" of Ohio's wheat crop, growers are looking to prevent the development and spread of barley yellow dwarf virus.
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Candace Pollock |
Pierce Paul, Ron Hammond |
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07/21/2009 |
Take a Walk Through Corn's History at Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio -- The evolution of corn in North America, spanning about 1,000 years, will be part of a new exhibit at Ohio State University's Farm Science Review. |
Candace Pollock |
Jonah Johnson |
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09/27/2005 |
Synergy Key to Farm Science Review Success |
LONDON, Ohio — A cloudy, cool kick-off at Ohio State University's Farm Science Review gave way to a sunny, warm wrap-up, helping to mark another successful year for the agricultural event. |
Candace Pollock |
Chuck Gamble |
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03/25/2010 |
Symposium to Focus on Reponsible Urban Land-Use Management |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – As global populations increase, urban centers are becoming the areas of choice for residents. But with increasing urbanization comes more environmental responsibility for the land. |
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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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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01/08/2002 |
Swine Feed Additive A Major Focus at Pork Producer Programs |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - A swine feed additive that has been shown to increase growth rate, enhance feed efficiency and improve carcass characteristics will be a major topic of discussion at upcoming Ohio State University Extension pork producer programs.
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Candace Pollock |
Don Levis, Steve Moeller |
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10/18/2001 |
Sweet Corn Production and Management Focus of Ohio State Extension Program |
PIKETON -- Growers interested in getting the skinny on sweet corn production --from selecting BT varieties to managing insects to effectively marketing the crop -- will have the opportunity to attend a Sweet Corn School to be held on Nov. 16. |
Candace Pollock |
Mary Donnell |
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02/23/2011 |
SW Ohio Produce Safety Education Rescheduled to April 4 |
CLAYTON, Ohio -- OSU's Produce Safety Education Program originally scheduled for March 1 in Clayton near Dayton has been rescheduled to April 4 in the same location.
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Kurt Knebusch |
Ashley Kulhanek |
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06/10/2011 |
Sustainable Fish Farming in Ohio? Tour is June 15 |
URBANA, Ohio -- Freshwater Farms of Ohio, the state’s largest indoor fish hatchery, will host a free public tour June 15 as part of the 2011 Ohio Sustainable Farm Tour and Workshop Series.
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Kurt Knebusch |
Laura Tiu, Dave Smith |
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01/23/2012 |
Sustainable Agriculture: Ohio State Announces On-farm Research Grant Program |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Ohio State University’s Sustainable Agriculture Team and Agroecosystems Management Program are now accepting proposals for grants for on-farm research in sustainable agriculture
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Kurt Knebusch |
Megan Shoenfelt, Casey Hoy |
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09/30/2011 |
Sustainable Ag's Vision in Ohio: Register by Monday (10/3) for Stinner Summit |
TOLEDO, Ohio -- Registration continues through Monday for Ohio’s fifth annual Stinner Summit, a day devoted to sustainable agriculture and specific new ways to further it. It’s from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Oct. 7 in Toledo.
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Kurt Knebusch |
Megan Shoenfelt |
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05/05/2010 |
Survey to Explore Farmers' Risk Management Approaches |
WOOSTER, Ohio – Using foliar fungicides on corn in the absence of diseases to potentially improve plant health and protect yield is just one new production management approach of many growers across the Midwest, but the risk impacts are not yet well documented. |
Candace Pollock |
Pierce Paul |
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09/07/2006 |
Survey Shows Higher Levels of Concern on Food, Agricultural, Environmental Issues |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohioans' level of concern regarding food and agricultural issues has climbed in the past two years, according to a biannual survey conducted by Ohio State University researchers.
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Martha Filipic |
Jeff Sharp |
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02/02/2005 |
Survey Says: Ohio Consumers Willing to Pay for Organics |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio consumers are willing to pay a premium for organic foods, but such factors as health, food safety, level of organic ingredients and where buyers shop impact just how much, according to a series of Ohio State University Extension surveys. |
Candace Pollock |
Marvin Batte |
