|
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 |
|
09/16/2010 |
Pests of the Rare and Familiar Part of Diagnostic Clinic at Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio -- Pests of both the rare and the familiar will be part of the C. Wayne Ellett Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic activities during Ohio State University's Farm Science Review. |
Candace Pollock |
Bridget Meiring |
|
03/16/2004 |
Early Sampling Key to Better Slug Management |
WOOSTER, Ohio â As the saying goes, âTo defeat the enemy, one must know the enemy.â For Ohio no-till growers, the first step towards slug control is knowing what they may be up against during the growing season.
|
Candace Pollock |
Ron Hammond |
|
09/11/2002 |
Wheat May Be Making A Comeback |
WOOSTER, Ohio - Ohio wheat growers may be bucking the trend of several years of shrinking wheat production.
|
Candace Pollock |
Pat Lipps |
|
10/09/2001 |
OARDC Event Focuses on the Edible Garden |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Innovative horticulture designs, such as the "edible landscape", are breaking the bonds of traditional planting principles. |
Candace Pollock |
Martin Quigley |
|
05/05/2005 |
The Changing Face of Computers in Agriculture |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — More Ohio farmers are jumping on the technology bandwagon. Computer adoption is increasing, according to an Ohio State University Extension survey. But what is even more revealing is how the use of such technology is changing. |
Candace Pollock |
Marvin Batte |
|
05/18/2006 |
New Ohio Master Gardener Coordinator Appointed |
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio -- Two years after Ohio State University Extension's statewide Master Gardener coordinator position was dissolved due to lack of funds, it's now been given new life.
|
Candace Pollock |
Pam Bennett |
|
06/14/2007 |
Continuous Corn Could Impact Water Quality |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- With continuous corn production comes increased nitrogen inputs and higher chances of water quality issues associated with run-off. But the concerns lie more with moving land from conservation programs into row-crop production than switching from a multiple crop to a monoculture system, says an Ohio State University Extension nutrient management and soil fertility specialist.
|
Candace Pollock |
Matt Roberts, Robert Mullen |
|
03/04/2008 |
OSU Extension Newsletter a Million Dollar Value |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio farmers saved an average of $2,400 last year using Ohio State University Extension's Ohio Ag Manager newsletter as a farm management resource tool, according to an OSU Extension survey. |
Candace Pollock |
David Marrison |
|
12/31/2008 |
Marketing/Resource Tools Now Available to Appalachian-Region Farmers' Markets |
PIKETON, Ohio -- Effective marketing is one of the biggest challenges faced by both new and existing farmers' markets, but managers are getting a little assistance from Ohio State University's South Centers at Piketon. |
Candace Pollock |
Christie Welch |
|
10/07/2009 |
More Health Care Options for Some Ohio Residents with New Cooperative |
PIKETON, Ohio – Some counties across Appalachia Ohio may see a boost in health care management and an increase in more affordable insurance options in early 2010 as the result of a new healthcare cooperative developed, in part, by a $200,000 rural economic development grant awarded to Ohio State University. |
Candace Pollock |
Tom Snyder |
|
07/29/2010 |
Grow Lettuce Using Hydroponics. Learn More at Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio – Ohio lettuce growers looking for new, innovative ways of growing produce year-round have hydroponics as a viable alternative. The technology will be demonstrated during Farm Science Review, Sept. 21-23 at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center in London, Ohio.
|
Candace Pollock |
Robert Hansen |
|
10/26/2004 |
Get the Most of Crop Performance: Soil Sample in the Fall |
WOOSTER, Ohio — Soils can be sampled and tested at any time during the year, but for plants to get the most of soil fertility, nutrients, and fertilizer, sampling should be conducted in the fall.
|
Candace Pollock |
Maurice Watson |
|
08/08/2001 |
GPS Guidance System May Replace Industry Standard |
LONDON, Ohio -- The industry standard of using foam markers to accurately apply fertilizers and chemicals in the field is taking a back seat to GPS technology.
|
Candace Pollock |
Matt Sullivan |
|
02/11/2005 |
Soybean Rust or No, Don't Alter Management Practices |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The goal of any crop management is to utilize a production system that generates the most yields. Soybean growers should stick to that practice, even with the potential arrival of soybean rust looming large. |
Candace Pollock |
Jim Beuerlein |
|
02/01/2006 |
Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference Boasts New Sessions |
ADA, Ohio -- Manure management -- from application techniques to environmental impacts to recycling manure nutrients -- will be a new feature of the Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference, being held Feb. 23-24 at Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio.
|
Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
|
03/22/2007 |
Careful Corn Planting Can Reduce Yield Losses |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Proper planting practices are the first step to overcoming yield limitations the environment can put on a corn crop. |
Candace Pollock |
Peter Thomison |
|
12/19/2007 |
Several Nursery Short Course Sessions Offered in Spanish |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State University Extension will be offering numerous green industry sessions in Spanish during the 79th OSU Extension Nursery Short Course to cater to businesses with an Hispanic labor force. |
Candace Pollock |
Cheryl Cuthbert |
|
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 |
|
07/29/2009 |
OSU Plant Pathologist Awarded for Excellence in Extension Outreach and Education |
WOOSTER, Ohio – An Ohio State University Extension plant pathologist has been awarded the American Phytopathological Society Excellence in Extension Award, in part for furthering national educational efforts on soybean rust.
|
Candace Pollock |
Anne Dorrance |
|
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.
|
Candace Pollock |
Rafiq Islam |
|
06/17/2004 |
Drift Retardant Chemicals Serve Their Purpose |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Drift retardant chemicals may be an option to help reduce spray drift on field crops, but their effectiveness continues to be questioned. An Ohio State University agricultural engineering study has shown that the products live up to their purpose.
|
Candace Pollock |
Erdal Ozkan |
|
05/01/2001 |
"Learning Garden" Teaches Landscaping Skills |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Anyone seeking basic landscape garden design skills or wanting a new look to an existing layout can get hands-on experience at BioHio 2001. |
Candace Pollock |
Michael Knee |
|
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.
|
Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
|
11/07/2005 |
Ohio State Extension Offering Feedlot Management School |
MT. VERNON, Ohio -- Ohio State University Extension is offering feedlot operators and cattle producers an educational opportunity to increase their knowledge of feedlot management. |
Candace Pollock |
Jeff McCutcheon |
|
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 |
|
10/17/2007 |
Master Gardeners Honored for Their Horticulture Efforts |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State University Extension Master Gardener volunteers were honored recently for their hard work and dedication in educating Ohioans about horticulture and spreading a love for gardening through activities and programs. |
Candace Pollock |
Pam Bennett |
|
07/22/2008 |
Education at Farm Science Review to Include Ohio State University Regional Campuses |
LONDON, Ohio -- The Ohio State University regional campuses of Newark, Marion, Mansfield and Lima will have a presence for the first time at this year's Farm Science Review to attract some of the more than 5,000 high school students who visit the show.
|
Candace Pollock |
Jill Tyson |
|
05/22/2009 |
OSU Extension to Offer Sweet Corn Management Schools in June |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio farmers interested in launching sweet corn production or looking for advanced production techniques have the opportunity to attend one of two Sweet Corn Management Schools in June. |
Candace Pollock |
Jim Jasinski |
|
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 |
