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04/17/2012 |
FDA’s Call to Lessen Use of Antibiotics in Livestock Could Increase Consumer Confidence but Could Also Hurt Producers |
PIKETON, Ohio – The new rules proposed last week by the Food and Drug Administration to limit the use of antibiotics in livestock to reduce the risk of meat contaminated with drug-resistant bacteria will likely increase consumer confidence in the foods they eat, but will also likely cause additional strain to producers in the form of more work and potentially lower profits, an Ohio State University Extension expert said.
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Tracy Turner |
John Grimes |
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05/02/2012 |
Grain Rescue Simulator to Help Educate About the Hazards of Flowing Grain |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A group of Ohio State University students in conjunction with Ohio State University Extension are working to design Ohio's first Grain Rescue Simulator trailer, which will be used to train first responders, grain industry employees and farm families about the hazards of flowing grain.
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Tracy Turner |
Dee Jepsen |
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08/23/2012 |
New Herbicide-resistant Weed Confirmed in Ohio Prompts Measures to Limit Its Spread |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A weed known to many cotton and soybean growers in the South as “pigweed on steroids” has been spotted in Ohio, prompting Ohio State University Extension experts to warn Ohio growers to take measures to prevent its further spread statewide.
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Tracy Turner |
Mark Loux |
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05/02/2012 |
OSU Extension Expert: Proposed Farm Safety Rule Withdrawn, But Training for Teens Still Needed |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The move last week by the U.S. Department of Labor to withdraw proposed rules that would have banned children younger than 16 from using most power-driven farm equipment without first taking a training course means that farm families won’t have to take on new requirements for their children to work on the farm, but previous legislation still requires young workers to have some training when working on a farm, said Ohio State University Extension's state safety leader.
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Tracy Turner |
Dee Jepsen |
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10/18/2012 |
OSU Extension Celebrates Ohio Farm to School Month |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio’s school lunchrooms provide a great opportunity for Ohio farmers and other food producers looking to tap into the growing demand for local foods. And farmers and schools working together creates a great opportunity for Ohio’s students to gain access to fresh, healthy, local foods, an Ohio State University expert said.
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Tracy Turner |
Julie Fox |
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03/16/2012 |
Ohio Corn Performance Test Sampled for Nematodes |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Amid growing questions of nematodes’ effect on corn yields in Ohio, a recent sampling in the 2011 Ohio Corn Performance Test locations found no visible evidence of nematode injury, an Ohio State University Extension specialist said.
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Tracy Turner |
Peter Thomison |
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08/22/2012 |
Extended Drought Could Lead to Aspergillus Ear Rot in Corn – An Unusual Problem for Ohio Growers |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- The ongoing drought afflicting most of Ohio has created conditions that are ripe for the development of a fungal disease corn growers in the Buckeye state typically don’t have to worry about -- Aspergillus ear rot, according to an Ohio State University Extension plant pathologist.
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Tracy Turner |
Pierce Paul |
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09/17/2012 |
Farm Science Review: Ohio 4-H and OSU Extension Offer STEM Demos and Activities to Spur Career Interests |
LONDON, Ohio – Hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) activities and demonstrations will be offered daily by Ohio State University Extension and 4-H Youth Development Extension Educators during Farm Science Review as part of an effort to “bring science alive,” organizers said.
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Tracy Turner |
Patty House |
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05/31/2012 |
Wheat Growers Advised to Scout for Stripe Rust; Still Time to Apply Fungicide |
WOOSTER, Ohio – While most wheat statewide is at the early grain fill stage of development, growers should still scout carefully for stripe rust, as some farmers have reported finding the disease in their fields, according to an Ohio State University Extension wheat researcher.
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Tracy Turner |
Pierce Paul |
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12/06/2012 |
OSU Extension Ag Economics Expert to Offer Market Update During Annual Grain Farmers Symposium |
WILMINGTON, Ohio – With the U.S. Agriculture Department’s forecast that corn production this year will drop to its lowest point since 2006 as a result of the historic drought nationwide, growers can expect to see tight supplies next year and lower grain prices, Ohio State University Extension economist Matt Roberts said.
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Tracy Turner |
Matt Roberts, Harold Watters |
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03/16/2012 |
SARE Grants Millions to Fund Sustainable Agriculture Research at Ohio State |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State University Extension researchers have garnered some $2.8 million in grant funding over the last 23 years to advance sustainable agriculture issues in Ohio as part of an effort to benefit farmers, farm families and Ohioans statewide, according to a pair of OSU Extension educators.
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Tracy Turner |
Mike Hogan, Alan Sundermeier |
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05/31/2012 |
New Video Series offers Livestock Farmers Access to Grazing School |
MT. GILEAD, Ohio – A new series of videos produced by Ohio State University Educators offers livestock producers detailed information on a wide variety of grazing management techniques including setting up grazing systems, conservation practices and plant management taught by OSU Extension livestock and forage experts.
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Tracy Turner |
Jeff McCutcheon |
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12/06/2012 |
OSU Extension to Host Informational Meeting on Bovine Anaplasmosis |
MCCONNELSVILLE, Ohio – A disease that could cause death in cattle but hasn’t gotten much attention in Ohio is being reported to veterinarians, indicating a need to get more producers to understand what the disease is and how to combat it, a pair of Ohio State University Extension experts said.
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Tracy Turner |
Chris Penrose, William Shulaw |
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07/05/2012 |
Alfalfa Can Weather Drought, but Growers May Find Lower Production as Extreme Weather Lingers |
WOOSTER, Ohio – Ohio growers may find that although alfalfa can weather the current extreme heat and drought conditions from a quality standpoint, there will be less alfalfa overall because of the lack of moisture the region continues to experience, an Ohio State University Extension educator said.
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Tracy Turner |
Rory Lewandowski |
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07/31/2012 |
Farm Science Review Turns 50 |
LONDON, Ohio – As Farm Science Review celebrates its 50th year, organizers say that despite the many changes that have occurred in agriculture during that time, one thing has remained the same -- Ohio’s premiere agricultural event is still dedicated to ensuring the best agricultural research, resources, information and access for farmers.
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Tracy Turner |
Chuck Gamble |
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05/31/2012 |
Asiatic Garden Beetle Causing Damage to Ohio Corn |
WOOSTER, Ohio – A relatively new pest to Ohio field crops is causing concern for some northern Ohio farmers, an Ohio State University Extension entomologist said.
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Tracy Turner |
Ron Hammond |
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02/23/2012 |
Media Advisory: Ohio State Experts Available to Talk about New European Organic Food Partnerships’ Financial Impact on Ohio Growers |
WOOSTER, Ohio — The historic agreement of a new partnership between the United States and the European Union announced today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture means that organic foods certified in the U.S. can be sold in Europe for the first time, a move that could provide new market opportunities for certified organic growers in Ohio, an Ohio State University expert said.
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Tracy Turner |
Brian McSpadden Gardener, Stan Ernst |
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10/16/2012 |
OSU Extension: Producers Looking to Increase Calf Crop Value Could Turn to Surrogacy |
PIKETON, Ohio – Looking for a new way to add value to your calf crop? Try raising someone else’s calves instead of your own, an Ohio State University Extension beef expert said.
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Tracy Turner |
John Grimes |
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07/05/2012 |
OSU Extension Offers Livestock Mortality Composting Certification Course |
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – Livestock producers looking to learn ways to deal with livestock mortality can earn livestock mortality composting certification in a course offered by an Ohio State University Extension educator.
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Tracy Turner |
Chris Bruynis |
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05/31/2012 |
Ohio Pasture Management Project Gives Livestock Farmers Guidance on Grazing |
MT. GILEAD, Ohio – An ongoing forage project conducted by Ohio State University Extension offers livestock producers detailed information on how fast pasture fields are growing statewide, providing detailed, up-to-date information on pasture growth to help producers make better management decisions.
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Tracy Turner |
Jeff McCutcheon |
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05/31/2012 |
Hot, Dry Weather Among Factors Contributing to Uneven Corn Emergence |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Growers who are finding fair to poor stands in their corn fields may be experiencing the effects of record rainfall in 2011, a mild winter in 2012, and continued hot, dry weather that may be contributing to a host of issues that are negatively impacting corn emergence, a pair of Ohio State University Extension experts said.
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Tracy Turner |
Peter Thomison, Steve Prochaska |
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02/23/2012 |
ECO Farming Saves Growers Money, Improves Soil and Benefits Environment, Researchers Say |
ADA, Ohio – Ohio crop growers looking to increase the organic matter content in their soil to the tune of $900 per unit increase in organic matter, may want to consider a move to ECO Farming, advises an Ohio State University Extension educator, who says that switching to the technique could result in raising soil organic matter levels by several percentage points depending on soil type.
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Tracy Turner |
Jim Hoorman |
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12/15/2014 |
OSU Experts to Discuss Farm Bill and What the Drought of 2012 Means for Farm Policy |
LONDON, Ohio – With the current farm bill set to expire Sept. 30, farmers, who are already dealing with the effects of the worst drought in 50 years, want to know how soon a new bill could be passed and what it will mean for their bottom line, Ohio State University Extension economist Matt Roberts said.
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Tracy Turner |
Matt Roberts |
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02/14/2012 |
Kensinger Joins Ohio State as Chair of Animal Sciences |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – As part of his new role as chair of Ohio State University’s Department of Animal Sciences, Ronald S. Kensinger plans to create new partnerships, boost the department’s fundraising efforts and increase the amount of access to hands-on research opportunities for students.
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Tracy Turner |
Ronald S. Kensinger |
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11/30/2012 |
OSU Extension: Ohio Oats Expected to Produce Excellent Yields and Good Supplement for Low Forage Supplies Thanks to Drought |
LANCASTER, Ohio – Ohio growers this year have planted more oats after wheat and into early harvested corn silage fields. And thanks to late-season rains, the crop is expected to produce “excellent yields,” which is a boost to producers suffering through low forage supplies after drought, an Ohio State University Extension beef cattle expert said.
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Tracy Turner |
Stan Smith |
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07/26/2012 |
Drought Causing Severe Threat from Twospotted Spider Mite on Ohio Soybeans |
WOOSTER, Ohio – The severe and prolonged extreme heat and rainfall shortages that have led to moderate and severe drought conditions across Ohio have also led to reports of the twospotted spider mite, a dangerous pest that can cause severe damage to soybeans, including the death of the entire plant, an Ohio State University Extension entomologist said.
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Tracy Turner |
Ron Hammond |
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02/14/2012 |
Wet Fall and Warm Winter Leave Abundance of Manure Farmers Can Use as Crop Nutrient |
FINDLAY, Ohio – An unusually wet fall and unseasonably warm winter have left many livestock farmers exploring every option to find extra storage for manure. An Ohio State University Extension researcher says farmers can utilize a portion of their manure to replace commercial fertilizer on wheat and corn crops, a practice that can also protect the environment.
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Tracy Turner |
Glen Arnold |
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10/11/2012 |
Ohio Apple Crop: Smaller but More Flavorful |
WOOSTER, Ohio – Consumers may find that while the apple pickings in Ohio may be slimmer this year, the apple crop’s overall quality will be more flavorful, an Ohio State University Extension expert said.
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Tracy Turner |
Diane Miller |
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11/30/2012 |
OSU Extension to Host Statewide Land-Use Conference January 2013 |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Government officials, planners, developers, landowners, farmers, producers and those interested in land-use implications regarding everything from agriculture as an economic force to planning for oil and gas use, can participate in discussions on those issues and more during the 2013 Ohio Land Use Conference, Jan. 11 in Columbus.
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Tracy Turner |
David Civittolo |
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07/25/2012 |
OSU Extension Offers Dairy Forum, Open House Aug. 8-10 |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Dairy nutritionists, industry professionals, producers and anyone who wants to learn the latest research on Jersey cattle, milk production and developing a Jersey branded beef program can get tips from the experts during a Dairy Educational Forum and Open House at the Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center, 2201 Fred Taylor Drive, on Ohio State University's campus.
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Tracy Turner |
Maurice Eastridge |
