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10/18/2007 |
SCN Management Begins with Fall Sampling |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Fall is here and the time is near to soil sample for soybean cyst nematode (SCN). |
Candace Pollock |
Dennis Mills |
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10/12/2010 |
Now's the Time to Sample for Soybean Cyst Nematode |
WOOSTER, Ohio – Harvesting corn and soybeans may be the only thing on the minds of Ohio growers at the moment, but they shouldn't overlook the importance of soil testing for soybean cyst nematode.
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Candace Pollock |
Dennis Mills |
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08/05/2009 |
Now's the Time to Scout for Soybean Cyst Nematode |
WOOSTER, Ohio – A soybean plant seemingly suffering from nutrient deficiencies, diseases, herbicide injury or development issues due to compaction could be the victim of another more serious culprit: soybean cyst nematode. |
Candace Pollock |
Dennis Mills |
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10/15/2009 |
Soybean Harvest Complete? Don't Forget to Test Soil for SCN |
WOOSTER, Ohio – Harvesting corn and soybeans may be the only thing on the minds of Ohio growers at the moment, but they shouldn't overlook the importance of soil testing for soybean cyst nematode. |
Candace Pollock |
Dennis Mills |
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11/23/2005 |
Soil Sampling Only Way to Catch Silent Robber of Soybean Yields |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Soybean rust may have been the talk in crop fields across Ohio this season, but now is the time for growers to turn their attention toward a more elusive pest.
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Candace Pollock |
Dennis Mills |
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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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02/29/2012 |
Media Advisory: Ohio State Expert Available to Speak on Obama’s Administration Decision Announced Today To Buy More Bio-based Products |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The announcement today from the Obama Administration on its plans to increase purchasing by the federal government of bio-based products could mean a significant financial boost for Ohio, which ranks No. 1 in terms of polymer employment, has a major bio-based product industry and is a strong agricultural producer, an Ohio State University Extension expert said.
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Dennis Hall |
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08/25/2009 |
How Did You Spend Your Summer? Two Buckeyes Learned from NASA Scientists |
HOUSTON, Texas -- Two Buckeyes -- one a recent graduate and another entering a Master's program this fall -- joined forces with NASA scientists this summer through a National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI) internship program.
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Roy Bradford Thomas |
Denise Smith |
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01/04/2011 |
OSU Nursery Short Course/CENTS Set for Jan. 23-26 |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State University Extension educators and horticulture industry organizers are gearing up for the 2011 OSU Nursery Short Course and the Ohio Nursery & Landscape Association Central Environmental Nursery Trade Show (CENTS).
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Denise Johnson |
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03/20/2012 |
Beekeepers: Free Monthly Webinar Series from Ohio State Starts in April |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Beekeepers in Ohio and beyond are invited to attend a free, monthly educational webinar series taught by Ohio State University experts, starting April 18.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Denise Ellsworth |
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11/03/2008 |
OSU Extension ID System for Animal-Drawn Vehicles Becomes Standard |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- After a decade of advocacy and education, Ohio State University Extension recommendations for lighting and marking animal-drawn equipment have been standardized, paving the way for national and international adoption of safety procedures on vehicles, such as Amish buggies, horse-drawn farm wagons and urban carriages.
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Candace Pollock |
Dee Jepsen, Tom Bean |
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06/02/2008 |
OSU Extension to Educate Youth on ATV Safety |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Over 500 Ohio youth and their parents are the focus of an Ohio State University Extension project involving education and proper operation of ATVs.
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Candace Pollock |
Dee Jepsen, Randall Reeder |
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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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02/23/2010 |
Stay Safe This Winter When Handling Stored Grain |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Moldy corn grain is not only harmful to livestock, but it can be unhealthy for farmers as well. As a result, farmers should take extra safety precautions as they manage their stored corn this winter. |
Candace Pollock |
Dee Jepsen |
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08/02/2007 |
Safety Still Key Message with New Ohio Law |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Safety remains the key message for motorists sharing the roads with farm machinery, despite a new Ohio law that now allows farmers to drive their tractors, or other equipment, faster. |
Candace Pollock |
Dee Jepsen |
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08/02/2007 |
Grain Bin Safety Hot Topic at Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio -- With market prices and ethanol demand on the rise, farmers will be dealing with corn storage issues, along with the hazards associated with grain bin operations. Ohio State University Extension specialists will be at Farm Science Review to help farmers stay safe this harvest.
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Candace Pollock |
Dee Jepsen |
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07/11/2005 |
Safety First on the Farm |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The summer months are the busiest time of the year in Ohio agriculture, and being so, they are also the most dangerous. |
Candace Pollock |
Dee Jepsen |
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09/09/2010 |
Stay Safe on an ATV or UTV. Get Tips at Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio – Utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) are becoming more popular on the farm as the ideal workhorse vehicle, from hauling feed, to fixing fence lines, to spot spraying. But safety remains the name of the game for those operating and those going along for the ride. |
Candace Pollock |
Dee Jepsen |
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04/19/2005 |
Labor Posters Required for Ag Businesses/Farmers |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Farmers and farming operations are required to comply with regulations regarding labor posters if any employees are hired throughout the year, even if for only one hour. |
Candace Pollock |
Dee Jepsen |
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10/19/2011 |
Proposed Regulations Could Mean Big Changes For Farm Youth Labor |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – An update of federal labor regulations governing youth employment could mean significant changes in the types of work young people can do on the farm, according to the leader of Ohio State University Extension’s Agricultural Safety and Health program.
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Andy Vance |
Dee Jepsen |
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07/20/2012 |
OSU Extension Offers Tractor Safety Training Course |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Educators and volunteers interested in learning about teaching tractor and machinery certification to teens can do so at a workshop offered by Ohio State University Extension July 25.
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Tracy Turner |
Dee Jepsen |
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09/06/2012 |
Student-designed, built ag rescue trailer to be unveiled at Review |
LONDON, Ohio — Traditionally, organizing a grain storage rescue training and education program for firefighters and other emergency first responders was no easy task.
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Kyle Sharp |
Dee Jepsen |
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09/15/2010 |
Students: Test Your Knowledge of Ag for Prizes at Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio – High school students visiting Farm Science Review can test their knowledge of all things agriculture by participating in a fun, fast-paced interactive trivia game that could win them some cool prizes. |
Candace Pollock |
Dee Jepsen |
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10/17/2011 |
Corn, Soybean Input Costs Expected to Climb 10-20% in 2012 |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Led by increases in fertilizer and seed, farmers can expect to spend as much as 20 percent more to produce corn and soybeans in 2012 than they did in 2011, according to Ohio State University Extension experts.
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Andy Vance |
Dee Jepsen |
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08/11/2008 |
OSU Extension to Be a Part of COSI's Farm Days |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State University Extension will play a role in educating kids and their parents about how agriculture impacts their lifestyle during COSI's Farm Days: Little Seeds, Big Tractors, being held August 13-17 in Columbus, Ohio. |
Candace Pollock |
Dee Jepsen |
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04/02/2007 |
Farm Safety Round-Ups Celebrate 10 Years |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Every year across the nation, more than 100 children die and more than 24,000 youth experience serious injury associated with agricultural activities. For the last 10 years, Ohio State University Extension has worked to reduce those numbers with Farm Safety Round-Ups, in which more than 12,000 youths have participated so far.
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Amy Beaudreault |
Dee Jepsen |
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10/09/2008 |
Make Safety Priority as Motorists, Farmers Share Roads This Fall |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Autumn is here. Time to hit the roads for festivals, pumpkin picking and fall foliage. Now is also the time for field crop harvest, and more motorists will be encountering farm equipment on rural roads, increasing the potential for accidents. |
Candace Pollock |
Dee Jepsen |
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06/08/2012 |
New Website Offers Farm Safety and Health Information and Resources |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A new farm-related educational resource has been added to a national website that offers everyone from beginning farmers to veteran grower’s answers to hundreds of farm-related safety and health questions, in an easy-to-navigate format featuring information offered from a consortium of 74 land-grant universities, including Ohio State University.
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Tracy Turner |
Dee Jepsen |
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08/09/2010 |
Self-Guided Exhibit at Farm Science Review to Teach On-Farm Electrical Safety |
LONDON, Ohio – Electricity from power lines near grain bins can arc to a conductor and farm equipment can be that target, putting the farmer, family, friends or farm hands at risk for electrocution. |
Candace Pollock |
Dee Jepsen |
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06/23/2008 |
Safety Important Even with Manure Management |
LONDON, Ohio -- The routine of agricultural production can become perilous when attention to safety takes a back seat to the ease and efficiency of operating farm machinery. |
Candace Pollock |
Dee Jepsen |
