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01/18/2006 |
Renewable Energy Conference Focuses on Entrepreneurial Projects |
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio -- Farmers, greenhouse businesses and economic development specialists interested in renewable energy entrepreneurial projects in Ohio have the opportunity to attend the Ohio Renewable Energy Conference. |
Candace Pollock |
Travis West |
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01/22/2009 |
Renovating Pastures? Try Frost Seeding |
ATHENS, Ohio -- Frost seeding is viewed as a low-cost method for livestock producers looking to renovate pastures while increasing yields and improving quality with little commercial nitrogen. |
Candace Pollock |
Rory Lewandowski |
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11/07/2012 |
Renovations at Ohio State Wetland Aim to Ramp Up Its Programs and Impact |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State’s renowned Schiermeier Olentangy River Wetland Research Park, which opened its doors 20 years ago, is now in the process of opening them wider.
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Kurt Knebusch |
Ron Hendrick, Lynn McCready |
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07/06/2011 |
Repeal of Ohio Estate Tax Concerns Transition Planning Professionals |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Commonly referred to as the "Death Tax" by critics, estate tax is one of the more controversial issues in agricultural policy circles, said an Ohio State Extension agricultural law expert.
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Andy Vance |
Peggy Hall |
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09/27/2007 |
Report Cattle Illnesses to Keep Diseases Under Control |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio producers who suspect their beef or dairy cattle are showing signs of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) should report those symptoms to their local veterinarian. |
Candace Pollock |
Bill Shulaw |
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11/17/2005 |
Research Determining Best Time to Subsoil |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — To capitalize on the benefits of deep tillage, also known as subsoiling, when the technique is performed may be just as important as how and where it's practiced. |
Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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05/01/2001 |
Research on Virus May Help Control Turkey Disease |
WOOSTER, Ohio - Research on a virus that contributes to the development of poult enteritis and mortality syndrome (PEMS) of turkeys may shed new light on how the illness spreads and what can be done to control it. |
Candace Pollock |
Mo Saif |
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12/10/2008 |
Researcher Improving Plant Production One Seed at a Time |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Plant production starts with the seed and Miller McDonald has spent his Ohio State University career furthering research, education and technology in seed germination, vigor and viability.
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Candace Pollock |
Miller McDonald |
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09/11/2003 |
Researcher Seeks to Solve Tomato Shape Riddle, Develop New Varieties |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- That round cherry tomatoes go in salads and long roma tomatoes go in cans is no mystery. What remains a puzzle for researchers is why tomatoes come in so many different shapes and how and when such variations occur. But not for much longer.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Esther van der Knaap |
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04/26/2011 |
Researcher Targets Widespread Respiratory Virus |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Thanks to $2.6 million in funding from the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a researcher is helping crack the code that could lead to new vaccines against paramyxoviruses, responsible for most acute viral respiratory infections in humans and animals.
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Martha Filipic |
Jianrong Li |
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04/17/2008 |
Researchers Domesticating Amazonian Fish for Conservation |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Aquarium enthusiasts, drawn to the unique and unusual nature of South American fish, may eventually be able to supply their hobby with species bred and reared in North America, rather than turning to imports. The move supports the conservation of tropical species being overexploited not only as ornamentals, but also for consumption. |
Candace Pollock |
Konrad Dabrowski |
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05/31/2007 |
Researchers Evaluating Switchgrass Production in Ohio |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- With double the biomass output compared to corn and low management inputs, switchgrass is shaping up to be a viable alternative crop for biofuels production. But is it an option for Ohio farmers? |
Candace Pollock |
Rattan Lal |
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04/14/2008 |
Researchers Exploring Ways to Convert Manure Gas into Fertilizer |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Many farmers are looking to manure application for their fertility needs as a way of combating high commercial fertilizer costs. Now new strides in technology may soon make it possible to capture and recycle gas emissions from livestock waste as an additional source of natural fertilizer, while at the same time improving the environment. |
Candace Pollock |
Lingying Zhao |
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06/23/2008 |
Researchers Eyeing New Small Fruit Opportunities |
PIKETON, Ohio -- With small fruit production, such as brambles and strawberries, becoming a sustainable enterprise in Ohio, Ohio State University Extension researchers are looking at another potential niche fruit crop. |
Candace Pollock |
Maurus Brown |
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05/01/2012 |
Researchers Find Potential 'Dark Side' to Diets High in Beta-Carotene |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- New research suggests that there could be health hazards associated with consuming excessive amounts of beta-carotene.
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Emily Caldwell |
Earl Harrison |
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01/03/2006 |
Researchers Investigate Nursery Stock Bark Splitting |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Nursery tree stock throughout Ohio is suffering from bark splitting, a common injury sustained under cold conditions. But the severity and scope of the damage is costing nursery growers millions in lost revenue, and is driving Ohio State University researchers to investigate other potential causes behind the problem. |
Candace Pollock |
Hannah Mathers |
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08/30/2007 |
Researchers Looking for Flood-Tolerant Soybeans |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Little can be done to prevent soybean injury due to flooding, but the future is bright for farmers to grow varieties tolerant to the effects of standing water. |
Candace Pollock |
Tara Vantoai |
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01/08/2009 |
Researchers Measure Long-Term Impact of Compaction |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Farmers know that agricultural equipment can cause compaction in no-till crop fields, but Ohio State University researchers have found that, depending on soil type, compaction can be severe and persist for years. |
Candace Pollock |
Rattan Lal |
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08/07/2001 |
Researchers Screening Soybean Lines for Virus Resistance |
WOOSTER, Ohio - Ohio State University and U.S. Department of Agriculture researchers are screening a variety of soybean lines in the hope at least one will show resistance to a soybean virus relatively new to Ohio.
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Candace Pollock |
Anne Dorrance, Peg Redinbaugh |
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03/13/2002 |
Researchers Seeking Alternative Uses for Soybeans |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - There may be more uses for soybean oil than just as a food product.
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Candace Pollock |
Steve St. Martin |
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07/01/2002 |
Researchers Seeking New Ways to Control Nursery Tree Pest |
WOOSTER, Ohio - From soil-applied systemic insecticides to tree guards, Ohio State University entomologists are looking for ways to control one of the most economically damaging insect pests in Ohio's nursery industry. |
Candace Pollock |
Dan Herms |
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10/25/2011 |
Researchers Tackle Safety Issues with Leafy Greens |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Leafy green vegetables, power-packed with nutrients, are a growing part of the average American diet. Yet in 2009, leafy greens also made the Center for Science in the Public Interest's "Top 10 Most Dangerous Foods." Here's what Ohio State researchers are doing to help.
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Martha Filipic |
Sudhir Sastry, Gonul Kaletunc, Ahmed Yousef |
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01/03/2003 |
Researchers Take Close Look at Emerging Corn Virus |
WOOSTER, Ohio â Maize fine streak virus (MFSV) was first spotted three years ago in a sweet corn field in southwestern Georgia. Since then, scientists with the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC) have learned enough about the disease to be prepared for its possible spread to the Corn Belt.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Margaret Redinbaugh |
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07/15/2010 |
Researchers Taking Three-Pronged Approach to Flooding/Disease Impacts on Soybeans |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Farmers' hands are tied when it comes to managing soybean injury related to soil flooding and water-loving root rot diseases, but after several years of research at Ohio State University and U.S. Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service, some promising solutions are on the horizon. |
Candace Pollock |
Tara VanToai |
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06/01/2012 |
Researchers to Examine How Savings Programs Affect Childhood Hunger |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Programs that encourage low-income families to save money for long-term goals and pull them out of poverty could ultimately decrease child hunger. But in the short-term, there's fear that participating in such programs could increase children's food insecurity as families divert some of their meager income into savings.
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Martha Filipic |
Caezilia Loibl |
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01/04/2012 |
Researchers Unravel Challenges of Drug-Resistant Bacteria |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- For years, medical professionals and the livestock industry have made great efforts not to overuse antibiotics, but drug-resistant microorganisms continue to thrive.
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Martha Filipic |
Hua Wang |
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03/13/2002 |
Researchers Using Weather to Predit Potential Head Scab Outbreaks |
WOOSTER, Ohio - Ohio State University researchers are trying to stay one step ahead of head scab, a fungal disease of wheat that can cause severe yield and economic losses. |
Candace Pollock |
Pat Lipps |
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10/19/2006 |
Researchers Working to Improve Crop Production in India |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State University is joining three other U.S. academic institutions in efforts to boost crop production in India by improving existing water resources. |
Candace Pollock |
Rattan Lal |
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09/30/2011 |
Researchers: Apply Public Trust Doctrine to 'Rescue' Wildlife from Politics |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- When a species recovers enough to be removed from the federal endangered species list, the public trust doctrine -- the principle that government must conserve natural resources for the public good -- should guide state management of wildlife, scientists say.
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Emily Caldwell |
Jeremy Bruskotter |
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11/13/2012 |
Researchers: Food May Be Source of C. diff Infections |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- The increasing incidence of a difficult-to-control bacterial illness is leading researchers to suspect that contaminated foods might be contributing to the problem.
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Martha Filipic |
Jeff LeJeune, Alex Rodriguez-Palacios |
