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09/01/2006 |
Learn to Minimize Spray Drift at Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio -- Spray drift may be the No. 1 concern of pesticide applicators, but there are ways to minimize the problem. And visitors to Ohio State University's Farm Science Review can check out the latest in techniques and equipment that achieve that goal. |
Candace Pollock |
Erdal Ozkan |
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08/15/2007 |
Think of the Honey Bee When Spraying for Soybean Aphids |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Insecticides may be the only effective means to control the soybean aphid, but what can stop the pest may also be harmful to beneficial insects, such as honeybees.
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Candace Pollock |
Jim Tew, Ron Hammond |
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10/27/2010 |
Four-Season High Tunnel Workshop Offered |
BELLVILLE, Ohio – Farmers, vegetable producers and other individuals interested in expanding high tunnel production have the opportunity to attend a "Four-Season High Tunnel Workshop" on Dec. 14 in Bellville, Ohio.
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Candace Pollock |
Matt Kleinhenz |
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04/22/2004 |
Follow Good Practices When Planting Corn |
COLUMBUS, Ohio â Ohio corn growers may be itching to get their crop in the ground, but they should keep a few guidelines in mind before rushing to plant to ensure maximum yields.
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Candace Pollock |
Peter Thomison |
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08/12/2002 |
Unusual Weather Yields Variable Berry Production |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - An unseasonably warm winter may have contributed to what's turning out to be a record season for Ohio blackberry growers. |
Candace Pollock |
Dick Funt |
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07/24/2001 |
Little-Known Virus May Cause Problems for Soybean Growers |
WOOSTER, Ohio - Ohio soybean growers are getting a double whammy this season.
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Candace Pollock |
Ron Hammond |
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01/19/2005 |
Hybrids in Corn Performance Trials Benefit from Good Weather |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Near-perfect growing conditions in 2004 has landed another year of exceptional results for corn hybrids evaluated in the Ohio State University Ohio Corn Performance Test. |
Candace Pollock |
Peter Thomison |
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11/03/2009 |
Look to Soil Tests, Not Yields When Making Fertilizer Applications |
WOOSTER, Ohio – Crop producers may have shied away from making phosphorus or potassium applications last year due to high fertilizer prices, but don't let bumper corn and soybean yields fool one into thinking an application this fall may not be needed. |
Candace Pollock |
Robert Mullen |
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08/19/2010 |
Yearning to Be a Buckeye? Learn More about Ohio State's Academic Programs in Food, Ag, and Environment at Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio – Ohio State University's Farm Science Review is the place for agriculture – to connect with industry, to improve profits, to boost knowledge, and even to pursue a career. |
Candace Pollock |
Jill Tyson |
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06/05/2009 |
For the Most in Pasture Management, Measure Forage Dry Matter |
ATHEN, Ohio -- For livestock producers wanting the most out of their pastures, measuring forage dry matter content before and after livestock grazing is the most effective way of managing an intensive grazing system.
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Candace Pollock |
Rory Lewandowski |
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02/18/2008 |
On-Farm Savings Not Hard to Come By, If You Know Where to Look |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Farmers don't have to wait for "green" technologies or other advanced energy conservation techniques to conserve fuel and save money on their farm. |
Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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01/09/2006 |
Training Workshop Offers Certification in Manure Handling |
MARYSVILLE, Ohio -- Manure application can be an asset for livestock producers, or a liability depending on how properly it is handled. A training workshop will be held in February for custom manure applicators interested in becoming certified or who want to learn more about manure management practices. |
Candace Pollock |
Jon Rausch |
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06/15/2007 |
Soybean Aphid Arrival to Ohio Early |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- The soybean aphid, which is predicted in large numbers throughout the Midwest this season, is showing up in Ohio earlier than anticipated. |
Candace Pollock |
Ron Hammond |
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11/05/2002 |
Some Woodland Plants Are Made In The Shade |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - A little shade goes a long way in the growth and marketing of some woody plants. |
Candace Pollock |
Martin Quigley |
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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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03/06/2002 |
Proposed Research Facility to Focus on Plant/Animal Diseases |
WOOSTER, Ohio - Processing and health problems associated with pathogenic organisms cost the food industry $8.5 billion a year.
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Candace Pollock |
Mo Saif, Sally Miller |
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06/17/2010 |
Learn How Drip Irrigation Can Boost On-Farm Profits at July 15 Workshop |
PIKETON, Ohio – Specialty fruit and vegetable crop producers looking to gain a better understanding of how drip irrigation can boost on-farm profits have the opportunity to attend an Ohio State University Extension drip irrigation workshop on July 15. |
Candace Pollock |
Brad Bergefurd |
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04/03/2009 |
Interest in Non-Genetically Modified Soybeans Growing |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Cheaper seed and lucrative premiums are driving more crop producers to plant non-genetically modified soybeans this year. |
Candace Pollock |
Jim Beuerlein |
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11/29/2007 |
New Trick in Measuring Carbon Shows Conservation Tillage Value |
CINCINNATI, Ohio -- Carbon sequestration -- storing soil carbon using conservation tillage practices -- is a slow process that can take years to show results. But there is a way to measure soil carbon value more quickly.
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Candace Pollock |
Alan Sundermeier, Rafiq Islam, Randall Reeder |
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10/13/2005 |
Growers to See Changes in Nitrogen Application Recommendations |
WOOSTER, Ohio — Nitrogen application recommendations for Midwest farmers will soon be changing, mainly driven by a need to be more cost efficient as fertilizer prices continue to rise.
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Candace Pollock |
Robert Mullen |
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10/18/2005 |
Producers Be Aware: Some Forages Toxic to Livestock |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio producers who graze their livestock on sorghum, sudangrass or sorghum-sudangrass crosses should keep in mind toxicity issues associated with the forages. |
Candace Pollock |
Steve Boyles |
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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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08/11/2004 |
Wheat Seed Quality Questionable |
WOOSTER, Ohio — Growers who save seed from their wheat harvest for the following season's planting should probably seek other seed sources for producing next year's crop.
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Candace Pollock |
Pat Lipps, Peter Thomison, Valente Alvarez |
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12/10/2001 |
Gypsy Moth Populations Increasing in Ohio |
WOOSTER, Ohio - More than 42,000 acres of Ohio's forests were defoliated by the gypsy moth in 2001, nearly twice the amount of damage that occurred in 2000, according to Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) statistics. |
Candace Pollock |
Dan Herms |
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04/27/2010 |
OSU Extension Helping Ohio Schools Better Manage Pests |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State University Extension is helping Ohio school systems better manage pest problems while meeting requirements to become Integrated Pest Management (IPM) "Star Certified." |
Candace Pollock |
Barb Bloetscher |
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01/22/2009 |
Renovating Pastures? Try Frost Seeding |
ATHENS, Ohio -- Frost seeding is viewed as a low-cost method for livestock producers looking to renovate pastures while increasing yields and improving quality with little commercial nitrogen. |
Candace Pollock |
Rory Lewandowski |
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10/04/2007 |
What Are Distillers Grains Worth? Software Tool Calculates Value |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- An Ohio State University computer software program, developed to aid livestock producers in making more informed commodity feed purchases, can now be used to calculate the nutritional and economic worth of distillers grains. |
Candace Pollock |
Normand St-Pierre |
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07/15/2005 |
Berry Farm Fundraiser to Support Ohio State Cancer Research |
MUTUAL, Ohio — Central Ohio berry lovers have the opportunity to not only eat healthier, but also give back to the science that supports the varied health benefits of the fruit.
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Candace Pollock |
Mike Pullins, Sandy Kuhn |
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07/01/2008 |
New Initiative to Boost Business End of Ohio Tourism |
PIKETON, Ohio -- Ohio State University Extension is providing leadership to create a new resource tool enabling Ohio businesses to tap into the $38 billion Ohio tourism industry. |
Candace Pollock |
Julie Fox |
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12/04/2006 |
Direct Marketing Conference to Highlight Trends, Profits |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio ranks in the top five nationally for direct farm sales, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and a direct marketing conference taking place in January is designed to keep Ohio farmers at the top when it comes to exploring trend opportunities, reaching new markets, and improving their bottom line.
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Candace Pollock |
Julie Fox |
