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08/04/2009 |
What Does it Take to be a Farmers' Market Vendor? Find Out at Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio – There's more to being a vendor at a farmers' market than just selling the products grown on the farm. Learn what it takes to become a successful vendor at Ohio State University's Farm Science Review. |
Candace Pollock |
Christie Welch |
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11/23/2009 |
Ohio Growers Face Development Risks on Late-Planted Wheat |
WOOSTER, Ohio – The same weather conditions that have delayed Ohio corn and soybean harvest are also keeping wheat out of the ground. As a result, intended acreage may not be fully realized, says an Ohio State University Extension plant pathologist. |
Candace Pollock |
Pierce Paul |
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08/26/2010 |
Farm Science Review Field Demonstrations Introduce Farmers to Latest in Ag Technology/Production |
LONDON, Ohio – In September of 1963, the inaugural launch of Farm Science Review demonstrated the "revolutionary" concept of no-till corn. Forty-eight years later, farmers are still being introduced to the latest in technology and ag production methods.
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Candace Pollock |
Matt Sullivan |
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02/21/2002 |
Evolving Precision Agriculture Technology Fattening Farmers' Wallets |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The biggest driving force behind adopting precision agriculture technology is how quickly a farmer can recoup the investment costs of the equipment.
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Candace Pollock |
Matt Sullivan, Reza Ehsani |
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11/19/2002 |
Varying Soil Conditions Can Impact Nutrient Levels |
WOOSTER, Ohio - This growing season's topsy-turvy weather may have impacted more than crop performance and subsequent yields. |
Candace Pollock |
Maurice Watson |
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05/05/2008 |
Using New Genetic Techniques to Raise Bigger Yellow Perch |
PIKETON, Ohio -- With the help of genetics, Ohio fish farmers will be able to raise the crème de la crème of yellow perch -- the state's No. 1 food fish -- with the potential to increase production efficiency up to 50 percent over current growth standards. |
Candace Pollock |
Han-Ping Wang |
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09/09/2005 |
Breeding Project Aims for Larger, Fast-Growing Perch |
PIKETON, Ohio — The aquacultural world of pond-raised fish is governed mainly by two market demands: fish size and filet quality. An absence of either one could leave individuals in the business floundering. |
Candace Pollock |
Geoff Wallat |
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06/05/2007 |
Soybean Breeding Program Growing to Meet Industry Demands |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Growing demand for food-grade and industrial-use soybean varieties has spurred an expansion of Ohio State University's soybean breeding program -- a welcome boost in a highly competitive industry. |
Candace Pollock |
Steve St. Martin |
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06/01/2009 |
OSU Extension to Offer New Crop Opportunities Workshop |
PIKETON, Ohio -- From jostaberries to winegrapes to pawpaws, new crop and on-farm diversification opportunities abound for southern Ohio farmers. An Ohio State University Extension workshop on these and other crop alternatives will be offered on June 18 at OSU South Centers at Piketon. |
Candace Pollock |
Julie Strawser |
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06/28/2010 |
Long-Term Ohio State Research Points to Benefits of Drainage on Field Crops |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – For every $1 spent on drainage technology, producers get $3 to $4 back in corn and soybean profits, according to long-term Ohio State University research.
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Candace Pollock |
Larry Brown, Randall Reeder |
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12/03/2001 |
Ohio's Wheat Struggling Under Wet Weather, Diseases |
WOOSTER, Ohio - Prolonged heavy rains during winter wheat planting have resulted in severe stand establishment problems throughout parts of Ohio, which may affect overall yields come next season's harvest. |
Candace Pollock |
Pat Lipps |
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08/02/2004 |
Ohio State Extension to Host Direct Marketing Tours |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Two Ohio farm markets that combine agricultural produce and agritourism will be the focus of Ohio State University Extension Direct Marketing Twilight Tours in August. |
Candace Pollock |
John Ellerman |
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12/09/2010 |
Southern Ohio New and Small Farm College Explores Farm Enterprises |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Farmers interested in exploring land use options, expanding an agricultural or horticultural enterprise, or diversifying their acreage have the opportunity to attend the 2011 Southern Ohio New and Small Farm College.
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Candace Pollock |
Tony Nye |
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02/26/2008 |
South Centers at Piketon to Hold Yellow Perch Workshop |
PIKETON, Ohio -- Ohio producers interested in the techniques of raising yellow perch are invited to attend a one-day workshop being held at Ohio State University's South Centers at Piketon on March 22. |
Candace Pollock |
Julie Strawser |
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06/20/2005 |
Ohio State Launches Endeavor Center |
PIKETON, Ohio — The future of southern Ohio is now. With just a snip of the ribbon giving way to the entrance of the new Ohio State University South Centers at Piketon Endeavor Center Business Incubator and Training Facility, seven years of planning, funding and construction have turned dreams into reality for communities throughout Appalachian Ohio. |
Candace Pollock |
Steve Shepherd |
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06/21/2005 |
Formal Hort. Training in the Works for Volunteers |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohioans who dedicate their time to volunteer at public horticulture institutions and organizations may soon receive certified educational training.
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Candace Pollock |
Jenny Pope |
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03/15/2007 |
Options Limited to Rectify Compacted Fields This Spring |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio corn growers who were unable to perform tillage operations last fall due to record-setting soggy conditions may be facing compaction issues, and depending on spring weather, have limited options to prepare for planting. |
Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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03/31/2009 |
Chadwick Arboretum to Host Free Permaculture Event, April 11 |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Learn about the ecological design principles that benefit people and their environment during a free Ohio State University event on the basics of permaculture. |
Candace Pollock |
Mary Maloney |
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05/05/2010 |
Soybean Aphid Populations Predicted to be Low in Ohio |
WOOSTER, Ohio – Lower populations of the soybean aphid might be in store for growers this growing season, but based on last year's unusual activity, Ohio State University Extension entomologists are not ruling out any surprises. |
Candace Pollock |
Ron Hammond |
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08/29/2001 |
Managing Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle Focus of OSU-Hosted Meetings |
WOOSTER, Ohio - Ohio State University entomologists are trying to find out what makes the multicolored Asian lady beetle tick. |
Candace Pollock |
Joe Kovach |
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07/01/2002 |
Ginseng May Be a Lucrative Specialty Crop |
PIKETON, Ohio - A group of tiny plants, no more than an inch in height, inconspicuously grow in a wooded area on the grounds of Ohio State University's South Centers at Piketon.
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Candace Pollock |
Rafiq Islam, Shawn Wright |
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12/10/2007 |
Transgenic Hybrids More Prominent in Corn Performance Trials |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Transgenic corn hybrids are becoming more prominent in Ohio State University Corn Performance Trials. |
Candace Pollock |
Peter Thomison |
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03/22/2005 |
Awards Program to Boost Sports Turf Recognition |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- To help garner more appreciation for the sports turf industry, the first Ohio State University Buckeye Sports Turf Awards have been launched — assisted, in part, by contributions from an Ohio native and prominent athlete.
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Candace Pollock |
Pam Sherratt |
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03/17/2006 |
Studies to Tackle Increasing NCLB Infections |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Northern corn leaf blight may occur throughout parts of Ohio's cornfields this growing season, continuing the trend of high infection observed in susceptible hybrids over the past four years. |
Candace Pollock |
Pierce Paul |
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11/20/2006 |
Bringing Quality Beef to the Middle East with Ohio-Israeli Project |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A unique collaboration between Ohio State University and Israel is creating opportunities to raise quality beef cattle in this Middle East country, giving producers a more competitive edge over countries that import cattle and providing consumers with a fresher product.
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Candace Pollock |
Fernando Silveira, Gene Steiner, Sarah Horowitz |
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01/12/2009 |
Ohio Soybeans Suffer in 2008 |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio's 2008 soybean crop was one of the worst for growers in several years, with yields falling below 40 bushels per acre for the first time since 2003. |
Candace Pollock |
Jim Beuerlein |
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02/24/2010 |
Plant Leaf Surface Impacts Effectiveness of Pesticide Applications |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Whether in the green industry, turfgrass profession or agriculture, those who think that pesticide applications work the same on all target surfaces, think again. |
Candace Pollock |
Erdal Ozkan |
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07/11/2001 |
Black Raspberries Top Growers List in Survey |
PIKETON, Ohio - Black raspberry varieties are the number one raspberries being grown in Ohio, according to a pre-season survey by Ohio State University researchers. |
Candace Pollock |
Sandy Kuhn |
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01/12/2005 |
Training Program a Tool for Improving Agriculture in Africa |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — East African universities are looking to Ohio State University to strengthen their Colleges of Agriculture to help improve agricultural productivity, food security and the economy throughout the region. |
Candace Pollock |
Mark Erbaugh |
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08/19/2002 |
Got Water? Crop Thirst Depends on Soil Type |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The biggest element in the world of agricultural production that makes or breaks a crop is water.
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Candace Pollock |
Brian Slater |
