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02/07/2008 |
OSU Extension Offers Cheese-Making Workshop |
JEFFERSON, Ohio -- Ohio dairy, sheep and goat producers interested in boosting profits can learn about the cheese-making business through an Ohio State University Extension workshop. |
Candace Pollock |
David Marrison |
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07/11/2005 |
Moisture Stress Biggest Limiting Factor in Crop Production |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The biggest element in the world of agricultural production that makes or breaks a crop is water, and potential rains from Tropical Depression Dennis may bring much needed relief from the abnormally dry conditions Ohio is currently experiencing. |
Candace Pollock |
Brian Slater |
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06/29/2010 |
Farm Science Review Organizers Hope to Reap Benefits of Positive Ag Climate |
LONDON, Ohio – Expectations are high and the climate is positive for this year's Ohio State University Farm Science Review, Sept. 21-23 at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center in London, Ohio.
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Candace Pollock |
Chuck Gamble |
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06/11/2007 |
Land Values Survey Aids in Farm Financial Management |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The value of Ohio's cropland is projected to increase an average of 4.5 percent this year, according to an Ohio State University agricultural economics survey -- continuing the sharp upward trend of the state's land values over the past three to five years. |
Candace Pollock |
Barry Ward |
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04/28/2004 |
Ohio Head Scab Prediction Model Now Serves 23 States |
WOOSTER, Ohio â A Fusarium head scab forecast model, in place in Ohio the past few years to help wheat growers fight the disease, has been broadened to include disease predictions for 23 states.
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Candace Pollock |
Pat Lipps |
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08/03/2004 |
Lay the Foundation for a Successful Business |
LONDON, Ohio -- Starting a farming enterprise is like building a house. You need to lay the foundations before construction can begin. |
Candace Pollock |
Mike Hogan |
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02/05/2002 |
Don't Let Slugs Rule the Roost in No-Till Fields |
WOOSTER, Ohio - In the battle against slugs, a sharp eye and savvy management tactics may mean the difference between a damaged crop and successful yields for no-till farmers.
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Candace Pollock |
Ron Hammond |
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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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11/19/2007 |
Ohio Negative for Soybean Rust Following Positive ID in Canada |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- As the 2007 soybean production season comes to a close, Ohio and Michigan remain the only major soybean-producing states east of the Mississippi River to be free from soybean rust. |
Candace Pollock |
Anne Dorrance |
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08/29/2008 |
Ohio Sentinel Plots Track Downy Mildew |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- With the success of Ohio State University's sentinel plots to monitor the development of field crop diseases, such as soybean rust and frogeye leaf spot, researchers are now using the system to track a potentially devastating vegetable crop disease.
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Candace Pollock |
Sally Miller |
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04/14/2005 |
Aphids and Rust on the Brain, But Don't Forget About Slugs |
WOOSTER, Ohio — Soybean rust and soybean aphids may keep growers preoccupied this growing season, but they shouldn't forget an equally problematic pest: slugs.
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Candace Pollock |
Ron Hammond |
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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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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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04/07/2006 |
High Fuel Costs, Low Rust Fears Driving Shift in Crop Plantings |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- High costs associated with fuel and nitrogen fertilizer and the alleviation of fears of a soybean rust epidemic are driving U.S. growers to plant less corn and more soybeans this season, says an Ohio State University Extension economist.
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Candace Pollock |
Matthew Roberts |
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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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11/13/2001 |
Plant-Based Meal Paves Way for \"Organically-Grown\" Fish |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Cottonseed meal has been found to be a viable alternative food source for farm-raised trout, giving the aquaculture industry the opportunity to provide "organically grown" fish to consumers. |
Candace Pollock |
Konrad Dabrowski |
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07/25/2003 |
"Feed Me Seymour!" Carnivorous Plants All Bark, No Bite |
WOOSTER, Ohio â In the dark comedy classic âLittle Shop of Horrors,â a giant Venus flytrap seeks a steady diet of humans with the help of its florist owner. Likewise, in the sci-fi movie âThe Day of the Triffids,â hapless victims fall prey to walking, carnivorous plants.
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Candace Pollock |
Bob McMahon |
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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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09/24/2007 |
Harvest in Full Swing, But Many Still Attend Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio -- Eighty-degree temperatures and sunny skies are speeding up corn harvest throughout Ohio, but farmers still made the time for Ohio State University's Farm Science Review. |
Candace Pollock |
Chuck Gamble |
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06/26/2008 |
Learn to Manage Manure Effectively at Manure Expo, July 9 |
LONDON, Ohio -- Manure is a tremendous fertilizer source that many crop producers have at their disposal, but managing manure effectively begins with knowing a soil's fertility criteria and then documenting and maintaining proper nutrient supply. |
Candace Pollock |
Robert Mullen |
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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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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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01/05/2006 |
Rewarding Conservation Farmers Through Carbon Trading |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — It's been said that money makes the world go 'round, and now it can also make it more environmentally friendly. |
Candace Pollock |
Rattan Lal |
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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 |
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04/16/2002 |
Boosting Soybean Yield/Profits Involves a Mix of Management Practices |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Careful incorporation of inoculants, fungicide seed treatments and reduced seeding rates into a crop production program may give soybean farmers a boost in yield and extra money in their pockets at the end of the growing season.
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Candace Pollock |
Jim Beuerlein |
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10/09/2008 |
OSU South Centers Program Helps Boost Rural Development |
PIKETON, Ohio -- In Appalachia Ohio where low income, high unemployment, and lack of opportunities stifle economic growth, an Ohio State University program exists that works to boost rural development by pooling the resources, training and services of new and existing businesses. |
Candace Pollock |
Tom Snyder |
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08/04/2009 |
New Irrigation Methods Featured at OSU Extension Field Night |
PIKETON, Ohio – The irrigation demonstration and training unit of Ohio State University South Centers at Piketon will be featured at the upcoming OSU South Centers Horticulture Field Night Aug. 13. |
Candace Pollock |
Julie Strawser |
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04/22/2008 |
New Rules for Getting Around at Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio -- Be sure to bring your walking shoes for Ohio State University's Farm Science Review, Sept. 16-18 at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center in London, Ohio. Show organizers have prohibited the use of all types of vehicles, except for golf carts, electric scooters and units compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). |
Candace Pollock |
Chuck Gamble |
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11/23/2009 |
OSU South Centers Small Business Development Center Awarded for Excellence |
PIKETON, Ohio – The Ohio State University South Centers at Piketon Small Business Development Center has been named the 2009 Best Center in Ohio for its excellence in assisting new and existing small businesses throughout Appalachia Ohio.
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Candace Pollock |
Brad Bapst, Ryan Mapes |
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08/24/2006 |
Wheat Crop Exceeds 2005 Production |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Despite a rocky season of localized drought problems, nutrient deficiencies and disease development, Ohio's wheat crop yielded a pleasing average of 68 bushels per acre, just three bushels shy of last year's production. |
Candace Pollock |
Pierce Paul |
