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09/08/2011 |
‘Question the Authorities’ on Ag Economy, Markets and Policy at Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio – Experts from Ohio State University’s Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics will present a series of updates on the agricultural economy, commodity markets and policy issues at the 2011 Farm Science Review, Sept. 20-22 at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center near London.
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Andy Vance |
Stan Ernst |
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09/01/2011 |
Impact of Natural Gas Production on Rural Ohio Discussed at Farm Science Review 2011 |
LONDON, Ohio – Natural gas production from shale has potential for significant impacts on rural Ohio. Experts from Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences and OSU Extension will discuss opportunities and challenges for rural economies in developing this natural resource at the Farm Science Review, Sept. 20-22 near London.
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Andy Vance |
Stan Ernst |
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03/03/2009 |
Economists to Offer Insight into the Economic Crisis During Live Webcast |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- As the world financial crisis deepens and the economic downtown continues, Ohio State University Extension economists will offer insight on policy decisions, U.S. international relations and rural/urban economies during a live Webcast on March 17.
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Candace Pollock |
Stan Ernst |
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08/10/2009 |
Climate Change Panel Being Held at Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio – The impacts of cap and trade legislation and climate change on the Ohio agriculture industry will be the focus of an expert panel discussion during Farm Science Review.
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Candace Pollock |
Stan Ernst |
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11/15/2001 |
An Animal Disease Found in Sheep May Have Ties to a Human Intestinal Illness |
WOOSTER, Ohio - An animal disease that has potential links to a human intestinal illness may be more closely tied to sheep rather than dairy cattle, where the disease is most commonly associated. |
Candace Pollock |
Srinand Sreevatsan |
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01/06/2004 |
Prion Test Would Allow Early Detection of Mad Cow, Other TSEs |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Ohio State University researcher Srinand Sreevatsan not only believes early detection is the best way to fight mad cow disease. Heâs also creating tools to make it possible.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Srinand Sreevatsan |
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11/06/2001 |
Preliminary Data Links Human Illness to Animal Disease Found in Sheep |
WOOSTER, Ohio - An animal disease that has potential links to a human intestinal illness may be more closely tied to sheep rather than dairy cattle, where the disease is most commonly associated. |
Candace Pollock |
Srinand Sreevatsan |
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03/11/2010 |
UPDATE: Olympic-Sized Tale of Generosity Featuring Ohio State Retiree to be Told on NBC |
UPDATE: MSNBC will broadcast the program, titled "Operation Yellow Ribbon," this Saturday, March 13, at noon to 1 p.m. Eastern time and again on Sunday, March 14, from 1-2 p.m. Eastern time. COLUMBUS, Ohio -- This month, NBC's Olympic coverage will include one Canada-based story that has nothing to do with sports, but that has everything to do with the basic Olympian value of building a better world. Incongruously, it's a story that began on Sept. 11, 2001.
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Martha Filipic |
Shirley Brooks-Jones |
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02/01/2011 |
Spring Beekeeping Workshop to be Held March 4-5 in Wooster |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Ohio State University Extension and the Tri-County Beekeepers Association of Northeastern Ohio will hold their 33rd Annual Spring Beekeeping Workshop the evening of Friday, March 4, and all day Saturday, March 5, at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center’s (OARDC) Wooster campu
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Sherry Ferrell |
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10/22/2010 |
Chow Line: Diabetes must be taken seriously (for 10/31/10) |
My wife was just diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. How serious of a condition is it? |
Martha Filipic |
Shelby Sutphen |
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02/06/2008 |
OSU Extension Offering Beginning Beekeeping Workshop |
PIKETON, Ohio -- Ohio State University Extension will offer a beginning beekeeping workshop for those interested in a beekeeping operation and to discuss the state of bee populations. |
Candace Pollock |
Shawn Wright |
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04/06/2007 |
Extending Ohio's Raspberry Season With New Fall Cultivar |
PIKETON, Ohio -- Black raspberries, the first bramble crop of the summer season, are a favorite among Ohio consumers. Research efforts are under way to extend the season so that black raspberries can continue to be enjoyed in the fall.
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Candace Pollock |
Shawn Wright |
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06/17/2008 |
High Tunnels May Protect Brambles from Winter Injury |
PIKETON, Ohio -- High tunnels, plastic-covered structures placed on small tracts of land, can lengthen the growing season of high-value vegetable crops, such as tomatoes. Now Ohio State University Extension horticulturists are using them to improve winter hardiness of brambles. |
Candace Pollock |
Shawn Wright |
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06/17/2008 |
Some Blackberry Varieties Make Bramble Production Easier |
PIKETON, Ohio -- Blackberries are a popular, high-value fruit crop for Ohio growers looking to produce a niche agricultural product. But getting the most out of the crop requires intensive inputs and high maintenance. Ohio State University Extension horticulturists are evaluating cultivars that may make production easier. |
Candace Pollock |
Shawn Wright |
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02/14/2005 |
New Blackberry Varieties Can Overcome Winter |
PIKETON, Ohio — New blackberry varieties are now available to Ohio fruit growers that erase the production limitation associated with crop overwintering. |
Candace Pollock |
Shawn Wright |
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06/17/2008 |
Project Focusing on Pawpaw for Preservation and Niche Crop |
PIKETON, Ohio -- A native Ohio tree, once farmed by American Indians on large plantations for its fruit and medicinal benefits, is being re-introduced to horticulture for preservation and as a potential niche market crop. |
Candace Pollock |
Shawn Wright |
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02/29/2008 |
Chow Line: Pay attention when dining out (for 3/9/08) |
When I go to lunch with co-workers, I push to eat at "healthier" fast food places, but my friends say they're not really any better. Is that true?
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Martha Filipic |
Sharron Coplin |
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06/23/2006 |
Chow Line: Your nose knows ripe cantaloupe (for 7/2/06) |
How can you tell cantaloupe if is ripe? I love it but rarely buy it because I'm never sure if it's good or not.
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Martha Filipic |
Sharron Coplin |
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11/22/2005 |
Chow Line: Use time off to fight 'Freshman 15' (for 12/4/05) |
I just started college this fall. I'm embarrassed to go home during the holidays because I know I've gained a lot of weight (I don't have a scale but my clothes are a lot tighter). Any advice?
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Martha Filipic |
Sharron Coplin |
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02/24/2006 |
Chow Line: Vitamin guidance changes with age (for 3/5/06) |
What vitamins should an 84-year-old man take? I am in good health and I do take vitamins, but I wonder if I should take more or less.
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Martha Filipic |
Sharron Coplin |
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08/19/2005 |
Chow Line: Vitamin K appears vital for bones (for 8/28/05) |
What does vitamin K do?
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Martha Filipic |
Sharron Coplin |
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09/01/2005 |
Make Food Plan Now for Emergencies |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- With clear weather in the forecast, flood warnings from earlier this week might seem like a distant memory. But Ohio State University Extension nutritionist Sharron Coplin said that this is the perfect time to do some menu planning and pantry inventory for emergencies.
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Martha Filipic |
Sharron Coplin |
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10/10/2003 |
Chow Line: Watch sugar intake for calories, nutrients (for 10/19/03) |
I continue to be surprised at the amount of sugar my teenage daughter consumes. How bad is it for her?
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Martha Filipic |
Sharron Coplin |
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04/01/2005 |
Chow Line: 'Water weight' easy to lose at first (for 4/10/05) |
Whenever I make a concerted effort to watch my diet, I lose a lot of weight very quickly -- sometimes 5 to 7 pounds within the first week or two. But after that, it's much harder to lose weight. I've always heard that those first pounds are "water." Is that true?
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Martha Filipic |
Sharron Coplin |
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02/06/2003 |
Chow Line: Waxy or mealy? Choose spuds wisely (for 2/16/03) |
At a holiday dinner, my daughter used russets to make mashed potatoes. I always thought russets were for baking. Am I wrong?
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Martha Filipic |
Sharron Coplin |
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09/05/2002 |
Chow Line: Weigh all factors to determine fat (for 9/15/02) |
I've heard that fried chicken has only slightly more fat than roasted chicken. Can that be true?
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Martha Filipic |
Sharron Coplin |
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05/26/2004 |
Chow Line: Weigh fish advisories against fish benefits (for 6/6/04) |
We usually eat a lot of fish in summer. Some of it we catch ourselves. Should we cut back?
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Martha Filipic |
Sharron Coplin |
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05/23/2008 |
Chow Line: Many options for storing fresh herbs (for 6/1/08) |
We are growing fresh basil and other herbs. What is the best way to store them for use later?
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Martha Filipic |
Sharron Coplin |
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05/18/2010 |
Family Fundamentals: Lessen risks by preparing for disaster now (for May 2010) |
After hearing news reports of tornadoes and flooding in other parts of the country, I started thinking about our important papers, and what we should do to prepare in case something like that happens here. What are the guidelines?
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Martha Filipic |
Sharon Seiling |
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10/13/2005 |
Family Fundamentals: Bankruptcy Still an Option Even Under New Rules (for October 2005) |
I was laid off last week and have no prospects yet. Iââ¬â¢ve heard the bankruptcy laws have changed. If I canââ¬â¢t get ahead soon, will I still be able to file?
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Martha Filipic |
Sharon Seiling |
