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06/30/2011 |
Kinnamon Joins Ohio State as Industry Liaison Director for Ag Biosciences |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Bryan Kinnamon, an executive with more than three decades of experience in marketing and manufacturing technology at global businesses, has joined Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) as Industry Liaison Office Director.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Steve Slack |
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06/30/2011 |
Markets Watching Tight Supplies, Question Demand Strength |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Volatility has been used to describe the grain markets with increasing frequency in recent years, and an Ohio State University agricultural economist expects the trend to continue throughout 2011.
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Andy Vance |
Carl Zulauf |
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06/30/2011 |
Wet Spring Stresses Pastures and Forages, Changes Grazing Plans |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Rain kept farmers from planting corn and soybeans for several weeks, but the relatively unprecedented precipitation this spring had another significant consequence: pasture and forage stress.
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Andy Vance |
John Grimes |
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06/28/2011 |
Success Uncorked for Ohio’s Wine Industry: Double the Wineries, 4K Jobs, $580M Economic Impact |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Andy Troutman sees the good in a bottle of wine from Ohio. It comes in part from his alma mater, Ohio State University. And it has to do with not just taste but jobs and Ohio’s economy.
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Kurt Knebusch |
Andy Troutman, Imed Dami, Greg Johns |
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06/28/2011 |
Annual Plants Trials Underway at Ohio State's Columbus Campus: Come and Judge by Yourself |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Next year’s favorite ornamental bedding and container plants in the U.S. may now be growing on Ohio State University’s Columbus campus -- and members of the green industry as well as homeowners are welcome to peruse the 727 varieties that are part of the 2011 annuals trials there.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Claudio Pasian |
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06/24/2011 |
Three-Day West Ohio Grazing School To Be Held in July in Sidney: Register by July 8 |
SIDNEY, Ohio -- A three-day, intensive-grazing educational program designed for livestock producers in both Ohio and Indiana is scheduled for July 14, 21 and 23 at the Shelby County office of Ohio State University Extension in Sidney, Ohio.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
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06/23/2011 |
Economist: Don't Blame Rising Food Prices on Fuel Costs |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Consumers continue to pay high prices at the fuel pump, and costs are also rising at the grocery store. But an Ohio State University agricultural economist says the two aren't related as much as people might think.
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Martha Filipic |
Ian Sheldon |
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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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06/23/2011 |
Ohio State Researchers Outline Roadmap for Struggling Communities |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Struggling communities dot the national map from coast to coast. Only some are successful in bouncing back to prosperity. A new analysis by Ohio State University researchers outlines what works and what doesn't, offering something of a roadmap for policy makers who want their communities to succeed.
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Martha Filipic |
Amanda Weinstein, Mark Partridge |
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06/23/2011 |
Chow Line: Tips for whole grains, lean protein, dairy (for 7/3/11) |
I'm one of those people who have no problem eating plenty of fruits and vegetables. But I need some ideas for incorporating more whole grains, lean protein and dairy into my daily routine. Tips?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
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06/23/2011 |
Chow Line: Help kids follow the Dietary Guidelines (for 7/10/11) |
I want to help my kids eat healthier and I'm trying to follow the MyPlate guidelines. Is there anything in particular I can do to help them establish healthy eating patterns that will last for life?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
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06/23/2011 |
Chow Line: MyPlate.gov offers ideas for vegan diets (for 7/17/11) |
I'm a vegan and think I eat pretty healthfully, but I feel like I'm in a rut with my day-to-day diet. Any suggestions?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
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06/21/2011 |
Bioproducts Center Links Ag and Polymers to Drive Innovation, Job Creation |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- In only six years, the Ohio BioProducts Innovation Center has facilitated the creation of new companies, partnerships, products and jobs -- helping Ohio become a national leader in the promising field of bio-based specialty chemicals, polymers and advanced materials.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Stephen Myers |
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06/21/2011 |
Asian Longhorned Beetle Find Means More Bad News for Ohio's Forests, Tree Industries |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The first discovery of Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) infesting trees in Ohio -- announced by the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) on June 17 -- points to a worrisome trend of exotic, invasive pests attacking the state’s forests and urban tree resources while potentially dealing yet another blow to nursery and forest-products industries, according to Ohio State University scientists.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Dan Herms, David Shetlar, Cindy Meyer |
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06/20/2011 |
Ohio State Scientists Net 'Spectacular' Results in Yellow Perch Production |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Aquaculture sales in Ohio more than tripled from $1.8 million to $6.6 million in recent years, and nationally, Ohio ranks first in sales of yellow perch for food. But currently, most fish farmers get fingerlings from traditional, low-intensity pond cultures where farmers are at the mercy of good weather and a lot of luck. That makes the supply of yellow perch juveniles limited and costly.
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Martha Filipic |
Konrad Dabrowski |
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06/17/2011 |
Chow Line: MyPlate offers tips for adding fruits, veggies (for 6/26/11) |
I'm trying to follow the MyPlate recommendations to eat more fruits and vegetables, but I'm in a rut. Where can I find some new ideas?
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Martha Filipic |
Amber Riggin |
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06/17/2011 |
Media Advisory: Ohio State Experts on Asian Longhorned Beetle; Hotline for SW Ohio Counties |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State University experts are available to speak with reporters about the discovery in Ohio of Asian longhorned beetle (ALB), an exotic insects that kills maples and other trees, which was announced today (6/17) by the Ohio Department of Agriculture.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
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06/17/2011 |
Family Fundamentals: Treat your college-age students like adults, not kids (for June 2011) |
My daughter returned home for the summer from her first year of college. We don't agree on the rules of behavior, and the tension is building. What can I do (besides count the days until she returns to campus)?
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Martha Filipic |
Kara Newby |
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06/17/2011 |
Wheat Gone Bad? Here's How to Use It as Alternative Animal Feed |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- As some farmers face the probability of low-quality wheat this growing season -- in some cases below quality standards for milling -- they may need to look for alternative markets for their crop. One option is to use it as animal feed, but several factors need to be considered before incorporating this wheat into livestock diets.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Stephen Boyles |
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06/14/2011 |
Better Hay, Increased Grazing: Learn How at Pasture Field Day June 25 in Piketon |
PIKETON, Ohio -- Cool, rainy weather this spring has negatively impacted hay fields and pastures in Ohio and nearby states, preventing new seedings of alfalfa and orchardgrass and leading to a possible reduction in pasture yield and quality in the summer.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
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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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06/09/2011 |
Rain Barrels and Gardening: Attend Free Event this Sunday in Columbus |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Learn about rain barrels and their use in backyard gardening this Sunday, June 12, during a free educational program held at the Waterman Agriculture and Natural Resources Laboratory, 2490 Carmack Road, on Ohio State University’s Columbus campus.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
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06/09/2011 |
June 15: Summer Pruning Workshop in Secrest Arboretum |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- What’s the best way to make the cut? Find out -- through hands-on practice and expert advice -- in Secrest Arboretum.
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Kurt Knebusch |
Ken Cochran |
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06/09/2011 |
Chow Line: It's easy to put MyPlate into practice (for 6/19/11) |
I like the new MyPlate icon that is replacing the old food pyramid, but it doesn’t give very many details on what you should actually do. Where can I find more information?
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Martha Filipic |
Amber Riggin |
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06/09/2011 |
Last Chance to Register for NE Ohio Lawn Care Seminar: Event is June 16 in Wooster |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Registration is coming to a close for this year’s Northeast Ohio Lawn Care Seminar, which will be held Thursday, June 16, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center’s (OARDC) Wooster campus, 1680 Madison Ave.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
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06/07/2011 |
Late Planting Could Cost Ohio Corn, Soybean Growers $980 Million -- or More |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio farmers stand to lose close to $1 billion in income from late planting of corn and soybeans this spring.
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Martha Filipic |
Barry Ward |
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06/07/2011 |
Ohio's Tornado Season Peaking Now |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio's annual tornado season might have begun in April, but if history is any guide, June is the month to be on guard.
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Martha Filipic |
Aletha Reshan |
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06/03/2011 |
Chow Line: Nearly one in 100 need to avoid gluten (for 6/12/11) |
I see more and more foods labeled “gluten-free.” What exactly is gluten, anyway? And why don’t people want it?
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Martha Filipic |
Amber Riggin |
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06/03/2011 |
Workshop This Saturday (6/4) on Keeping Ohio Produce Safe |
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – OSU’s Fruit and Vegetable Safety Team reminds growers of its Produce Safety Education Program this Saturday (6/4). Reducing food-borne illness -- now in the news due to Europe’s deadly E. coli outbreak linked to raw produce -- is the focus.
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Kurt Knebusch |
Ashley Kulhanek |
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06/02/2011 |
New Icon Reveals the Power of the Plate |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Pyramid power is out. The power of the plate is in. The U.S. Department of Agriculture unveiled a new food icon, MyPlate, on June 2. It will replace the MyPyramid icon used in nutrition education since 2005.
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
